Camping Potatoes
Savor the essence of outdoor cooking with these irresistible Camping Potatoes, the ultimate side dish for any campfire meal. Packed with tender Russet potatoes seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme, this recipe delivers bold and smoky flavors in every bite. Wrapped in aluminum foil packets, these potatoes are easy to prepare, mess-free, and cook beautifully over a campfire, grill, or even hot coals. Customize your foil packets with optional toppings like gooey shredded cheese or fresh parsley for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for family camping trips or backyard barbecues, these golden, crispy-edged potatoes are ready in just 45 minutes with minimal prep. Elevate your outdoor adventures or casual cookouts with this simple yet crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Shredded cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional)
- 4 sheets Aluminum foil
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the potato cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasonings.
Tear off 4 sheets of aluminum foil, about 12x12 inches each. Lay one sheet flat and place 1/4 of the seasoned potatoes in the center.
Fold the aluminum foil into a secure packet by bringing the edges together over the potatoes and folding them tightly. Then roll up the sides to form a sealed pouch. Repeat with the remaining sheets and potatoes.
Place the foil packets over medium heat on a camping grill, campfire grate, or even the hot coals of a fire (if safe). Cook for about 25-30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through cooking, until the potatoes are tender and slightly crisp on the edges.
Carefully remove the foil packets from the heat using tongs or heatproof gloves. Allow them to cool for a minute before opening the packets to avoid steam burns.
If desired, sprinkle the cooked potatoes with shredded cheese and chopped parsley for extra flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4080 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
