Foil potatoes, also known as hobo potatoes or tramp potatoes, are a simple yet delicious dish that can be easily prepared in the oven or on the grill. This cooking method allows the potatoes to steam in their own juices, resulting in a tender and flavorful interior with a crispy skin. Foil potatoes can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces to suit your taste, making them a versatile side dish or main course. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, foil potatoes are a great option for busy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED POTATOES IN FOIL
Grilled potatoes in foil are a great side dish to any grilled meat. Easy to fix and cooks while your meat does.
Provided by Sherri C.
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat; close cover. Lay out three 18-inch long pieces of aluminum foil on a work surface, dull side facing up.
- Smear 1/2 tablespoon butter in the middle of the first piece of foil. Add 1/3 of the potato slices, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Fold up the edges of the foil over the vegetables to create an almost leak-proof packet, making sure to seal the edges. Repeat with last 2 pieces of foil and the remaining ingredients to make 2 more packets.
- Reduce the heat of the grill to medium. Place foil packets on the grate; cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 61.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
FOIL POTATOES
Easy potatoes with only five minutes of prep time. These turn out full of flavor and not dry at all.
Provided by TAWNIA0
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Lay out 4 squares of aluminum foil on the counter. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and place onto a square of aluminum foil. Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto the cut side of each half, then season with garlic powder and salt. Close the potato halves together, and wrap tightly in the aluminum foil.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 40 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1258 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
TERRIFIC TIN-FOIL POTATOES
A nice twist to potatoes/veggies on the grill! You can make them in the oven, too, if you're not grillin'!
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pull off two large sheets of heavy duty foil.
- Attach them together along wide edge, by making a"seam" in the middle (put edges together and fold over at least twice), so that you have one large sheet.
- Slice potatoes approximately 1/4" thick.
- (Peel, or not- up to you).
- Place in center of tin-foil.
- Slice onions and red pepper and pile on top of potatoes.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, soup mix, thyme, and salt and pepper over the piled veggies.
- Dot with cubes of butter.
- Wrap tightly in the tin-foil, and cook on the grill about 30-45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- (You may want to place foil packet on top of one more sheet of foil just to make sure it doesn't burn- depends on how hot the grill is!).
- You can also bake in the oven at 375 for 45 minutes.
- (Place on a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet for support).
FOIL PACKET GRILLED POTATOES
Make and share this Foil Packet Grilled Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together salad dressing and seasonings.
- Next, add potatoes and onions and toss until covered.
- Divide potato mixture evenly among 6 foil packets.
- Double fold ends of packets to seal but leave enough room for heat to circulate Place packets on heat grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Make sure lid is down while cooking.
- To cook in oven, Preheat oven to 425 degrees and cook for 40 to 45 minutes.
FOIL-PACKET POTATOES AND SAUSAGE
My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven at home. We sometimes leave out the sausage and serve the potatoes as a side dish. Either way, it's so easy, and the spuds can be served right from the foil pouch for easy cleanup. The recipe also tastes amazing when cooked in a Dutch oven. -Julie Koets, Elkhart, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with sausage, bacon, onion, parsley, salts and pepper. , Divide mixture among eight 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty nonstick foil, placing food on dull side of foil. Fold foil around potato mixture, sealing tightly. , Place packets over campfire or grill; cook 15 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Open packets carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BREAKFAST FOIL PACKS WITH HASH BROWN POTATOES, SAUSAGE, AND SCALLIONS
These make-ahead packet meals are perfect for camping trips as well as quick and easy breakfasts on the go. Shredded potatoes and flavorful sausage are topped with baked eggs and spinach for a hearty morning meal.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Camping Breakfast Egg Potato Summer Grill/Barbecue
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut 12 (12x16") pieces of heavy-duty foil. Layer 2 pieces of foil on top of each other to create 6 stacks. Line top pieces of foil with parchment paper cut to the same size.
- Toss scallions, potatoes, sausage, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Divide mixture among prepared packs, arranging in the center of each piece of parchment. Bring edges of foil together to enclose each pack, covering completely, then crimp to seal packs closed.
- Prepare a campfire or grill for medium, indirect heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal. Let coals burn until covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining.
- Place packs side by side directly onto hot coals or grill and cook, rotating with tongs occasionally, about 5 minutes. Carefully remove 1 pack from heat and check if ingredients are steaming hot. If necessary, return pack to coals and continue to cook, 5-10 minutes more.
- Transfer packs with tongs to a flat surface and carefully open them (they will be full of hot steam). Top each pack with spinach, then crack 1 egg into the center of each and season with salt and pepper. Reseal, return to coals, and cook until egg whites are opaque but yolks are still runny, 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully remove packs from coals, open, and sprinkle with cheddar, if using. Serve immediately.
- Do Ahead
- Packs can be assembled and chilled for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Cooks' Note
- Packs can be prepared in an oven. Preheat to 450°F and place packs on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until steaming hot, about 15 minutes if packs were refrigerated and about 30 minutes if baking frozen packs (no need to defrost). Carefully open packs (they will be full of hot steam), top each pack with spinach, crack 1 egg into the center of each, season with salt and pepper, and reseal. Return to oven and cook until egg whites are opaque but yolks are still runny, 4-5 minutes more. Top with cheddar, if using. Serve immediately.
- Editor's note: As a part of our archive repair project, this recipe has been updated to remove an outdated and offensive term for foil pack.
HOT-OFF-THE-GRILL-POTATOES (FOIL WRAPPED)
Grill these potatoes next to your next grilled steak or chicken recipe. Easy cleanup and a very nice side dish.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease a 24 x 18 inch piece of heavy duty foil with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Scrub and thinly slice unpeeled potatoes onto the center of the foil.
- Sprinkle with the onions, cheese, salt, paprika and pepper.
- Dot with remaining butter.
- Enclose the potatoes in the foil and seal with a double fold enclosing the potatoes completely leaving head space for the steam to build.
- Grill potato packet for 30 to 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Before serving sprinkle potatoes with bacon, parsley, dill and chives.
CHEESE-TOPPED POTATOES IN FOIL
Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the winter, I bake them in the oven. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with onion, bacon, butter, salt and pepper. Place on a large piece of greased heavy-duty foil (about 36x12-in. rectangle). Fold foil around potatoes, sealing tightly., Cook on campfire or in covered grill until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes per side. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape; place cheese over potatoes. Cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GRILLED RED POTATOES IN FOIL
These grilled red potatoes cooked in foil are super easy and super delicious. Perfect to cook along with a nice steak on the grill.
Provided by IrishMountainGirl
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat; close cover. Place four 6-inch square pieces of aluminum foil on a work surface.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork and place onto a square of foil. Top each potato with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with parsley and garlic salt. Wrap foil around each potato.
- Reduce the heat of the grill to medium. Place potatoes on the grate. Grill until tender, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the grill. Unwrap the foil and serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 185.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
OVEN FOIL-PACK HONEY DIJON CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES
Whether you grill or bake, you'll be glad you decided to make these easy, tasty all-in-one foil packs!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F or heat gas or charcoal grill for direct grilling. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of foil. In medium bowl, mix melted butter, honey, mustard and seasoning. Add chicken, and turn to coat; set aside.
- In large microwavable bowl, microwave sweet potatoes uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until fork tender. Carefully divide potatoes among the 4 pieces of foil. Top with bell pepper chunks. Top each with chicken breast and sauce.
- For each packet, bring up 2 sides of foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
- If baking, place packets on cookie sheet, and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). If grilling, place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 18 to 20 minutes, rotating packets one-half turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil. Top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GRILLED FOIL-WRAPPED POTATOES
These are a summertime family favorite and are so easy to cook! Great dish that doesn't warm up the kitchen, though you could also make them in the oven.
Provided by caligirl1976
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place 4 large sheets aluminum foil on a flat work surface. Place 4 pieces bacon in the middle of each sheet of aluminum foil; pile 1/4 of the potatoes on top. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt over potatoes. Wrap aluminum foil around potatoes to create a pouch.
- Place aluminum foil pouches on the preheated grill; cook until potatoes are tender and bacon is crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Open pouches carefully.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 927.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
FOIL PACK POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
These potatoes steam away in the coals while you grill the rest of your meal. If you're not eating them right away, keep them in their foil pouches and rewarm them on the grill or in a 350°F oven before serving.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Potato Side Kid-Friendly Rosemary Spring Grill/Barbecue Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide potatoes between 2 large sheets of foil, then lift edges of foil around potatoes to form a nest so the oil won't leak. Divide garlic, rosemary, and oil between packages, then sprinkle each with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring edges of foil together to enclose each package, covering completely, then crimp to seal packages closed.
- Prepare a grill for medium, indirect heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal. Place foil packages near the coals and cook, moving packages around the coals occasionally for even cooking, until potatoes are tender, 30-45 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Packets can cooked and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Editor's note: As a part of our archive repair project, this recipe has been updated to remove an outdated and offensive term for foil pack.
DAD'S FAVORITE CHEESY POTATOES IN FOIL
An old favorite of my dad's that was a childhood summertime staple at BBQs ... it's an easy and delicous side with very little cleanup!
Provided by EveryoneLovesaSprin
Categories Summer
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice potatoes thinly onto a big piece of heavy aluminum foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Crumble bacon over potatoes. Add onion and cheese cubes.
- Slice butter over all and mix mixture gently on the foil.
- Bring edges of foil up, leaving room for steam expansion. Seal with a double fold.
- Place package on grill and cook about 1 hour, turning several times. Be careful not to burn.
SEASONED POTATOES IN FOIL
This is one of my ex-wife's long awaited recipes. Have no clue where she learned about it. Its simple, but very tasty and often requested by the entire family for many different meals especially good with grilled or broiled steaks or thick cut center pork chops or grilled salmon. Care is needed when opening the foil to dig in.
Provided by Donald Bellinger
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. peel the potato or not, your choice. slice the potato into slices 1/4 " thick or so. Tear off a rather large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or 2 sheets of regular foil.
- 2. Place the foil on the counter or other flat surface. Place the potato slices in a single layer, overlapping very little. in the center of the foil sheet. put 3 or 4dabs of the butter/margarine on top of the potatoes. sprinkle seasoned salt and garlic/onion powder if using on top of the butter/ margarine. fold 2 sides of the foil over the potatoes and crimp very tightly. fold and crimp the other 2 sides also. You want a tightly sealed foil pouch enclosing the potato slices. Preheat the oven to 425degreesF. .You can either place the foil pouches on a cookie sheet or directly on an oven rack being careful not to puncture the foil bottoms.
- 3. Place the foil pouches in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. When done, place the foil pouches in a large serving dish or on a large plate or platter to serve. You and your guests should be very careful opening the pouches; the contents are very hot. Enjoy.
CAMPFIRE FOIL POTATOES
These potatoes are an excellent complement to chicken. We look forward to the tender cheesy potatoes, which also cook easily in foil.-Michelle Isenhoff, Wayland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place half of the potatoes on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper; dot with butter. Top with the remaining potatoes. Fold foil over and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
FOIL-PACKET LEMON CHICKEN WITH FINGERLING POTATOES
A wedge of lemon gives this chicken dinner a big burst of flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Lay out four 18-inch-long sheets of heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Divide the potatoes and any juices among the foil sheets, mounding them in the middle. Top evenly with the shallots, thyme and lemon wedges. Top each mound with a chicken breast. Brush the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold to seal, then fold in the sides.
- Grill the foil packets seam-side up, 8 minutes. Flip the foil packet, gently press down and continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 6 more minutes.
GRILLED HAM AND POTATOES AU GRATIN FOIL PACK
Five ingredients-including jarred Alfredo sauce-become a classic, comforting casserole.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 20x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Place ham on center of sheet. Top with potatoes, pasta sauce and cheese.
- Bring up 2 sides of foil over ham mixture so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
- Place packet on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes, rotating packet 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- To serve, cut large X across top of packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
IVO'S FOIL BARBECUED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY - BBQ
Make and share this Ivo's Foil Barbecued Potatoes With Rosemary - BBQ recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice potatoes into 1" wide x 1/8" thick slabs.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, add potatoes and toss to coat.
- Place potato mixture onto ½ of the foil; fold over other half and seal edges by pinching halves together to form a packet. Slit the top of the foil packet several times to vent.
- Place the packet on the grill when the coal is at its hottest and grill for 30 minutes. At about the halfway mark, you may want to open the foil and stir the potatoes, but be careful not to let the oil run out (i.e. don't simply turn packet over) or you will cause fire, soot and general mayhem. Not good. But the potatoes are and you don't want to have to share them with the fire department, so be careful.
- Eat. Burp. Sigh.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 3501.5, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.4
FOIL PACKET GRILLED POTATOES
I use small to medium size potatoes. You can either sprinkle real shredded parmesan cheese on these packets during the last five minutes, or just stir in a teaspoon or so of the dry grated stuff in the packet before cooking. One day I'm going to add green peppers and sausage to this in the packet.
Provided by Laura O.
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and dice potatoes - about 1-inch size pieces.
- Mix olive oil and spices in large bowl.
- Stir in potatoes and mix well.
- (Optional) Microwave potatoes for a minute or two if you don't want to cook them on the grill as long.
- Separate potatoes into a few 12-inch packets and wrap up.
- Cook 30 minutes on the grill or until done to your liking.
- Sprinkle with shredded parmesan when done and seal foil back up to melt it, or sprinkle it on during the last 5 minutes on the grill.
Tips:
- Choose the right potato: Russet potatoes are the best choice for baking in foil, as they have a high starch content that makes them fluffy and tender.
- Scrub the potatoes well: This will remove any dirt or debris from the skin.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork: This will help the potatoes to cook evenly.
- Season the potatoes: Before wrapping them in foil, season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
- Wrap the potatoes tightly in foil: This will help to keep the potatoes moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Bake the potatoes at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin on the potatoes.
- Check the potatoes for doneness: Insert a fork into the center of a potato to check if it is tender. If the fork slides in easily, the potato is done.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: Foil-baked potatoes are best served hot, so be sure to enjoy them right away.
Conclusion:
Foil-baked potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks, and everyday meals. With a variety of toppings and seasonings to choose from, there is sure to be a foil-baked potato recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give foil-baked potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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