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Easy Flavor-Packed Hobo Dinner Foil Packets with Sausage and Potatoes

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A quick and easy foil packet meal featuring smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and flavorful veggies, perfect for camping or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 3 medium red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup baby carrots, sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the red and Yukon gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Chop the onion, bell peppers, and slice baby carrots thinly. Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and sausage slices. Drizzle olive oil over everything. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
  3. Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil, about 12×12 inches each. Divide the mixture evenly among the foil sheets, piling in the center. Fold up the edges to create sealed packets, folding tightly to trap steam but leaving a little room inside for air circulation.
  4. Place the foil packets on hot coals or grill grates. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check one packet near the 20-minute mark; potatoes should be tender and sausage heated through. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Carefully open the packets—steam will be hot! Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for color and freshness. Serve directly from the foil or transfer to plates. For extra crisp, unwrap packets and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Use uniform cuts for even cooking. Seal foil packets tightly but leave some air space to avoid sogginess. Rotate packets every 10 minutes when cooking over campfire. Can be baked in oven or cooked in air fryer. Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze; add extra cooking time if cooking from cold or frozen. For extra flavor, add a splash of beer or broth before sealing packets.

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