Hobo Foil Packets

These Hobo Foil Packets are an easy, all-in-one meal perfect for the grill, oven, or campfire. Loaded with sausage, tender potatoes, carrots, and onions, they're seasoned to perfection. Simply wrap, cook, and enjoy—no mess, just a deliciously hearty meal!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hobo Foil Packets

Servings: foil packets

Cost: $6.92

Ingredients

Cooking spray

Add First

1 (14-ounce) package smoked sausage beef, chicken, or pork
3 cups thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots 3 to 4 large carrots
1 large thinly sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Add Later

4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into tablespoons
Ketchup optional, for serving
Fresh parsley optional, for serving

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F or grill to medium-high (425 to 450°F). Tear four sheets of heavy-duty foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Cut sausage into coins. If carrots or onion are large, cut them in half first, then thinly slice potatoes, carrots, and onion.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients from the "Add First" section.
Divide mixture evenly among the four foil sheets. Add 1 tablespoon butter to top each foil pack. Seal the foil packs tightly, ensuring no air escapes, but do not double wrap.
Cooking Options:
Grill: Cook for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until vegetables are tender.
Oven: Place foil packs on a sheet pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Campfire: Cook in hot coals for 20–40 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, depending on coal temperature and vegetable thickness.
Open foil packets carefully to release steam and serve with herbs or ketchup if desired.

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Notes

Note 1: The actual cooking time can vary based on the heat source and vegetable size. Check one packet at a time to avoid releasing steam from all packets.

Stovetop (No Foil): Place the mixture in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender (12–15 minutes). Add more olive oil if needed.
Oven (No Foil): Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 425°F for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Grill (Foil Packs): Grill the sealed foil packs over medium-high heat for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Campfire (Foil Packs): Cook the foil packs in hot coals for 20–40 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Cooking time may vary based on coal heat.

Storage: Assemble and seal the foil packs up to 1 day in advance and keep them in a cooler until ready to cook. Avoid freezing the pre-assembled packs. For leftovers, transfer the cooked food to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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