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Campfire Potatoes

Campfire potatoes made in foil packets for tender, roasted potato slices with sweet onion and buttery seasoning. Open the packet to reveal golden edges, then melt optional cheddar for a gooey finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire potato packet
  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 0.25 cup butter cubed
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets 2 sheets

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the foil packet
  1. Layer the potato and onion slices on a large double-layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Keep the slices even so they cook at the same rate.
  2. Dot the top with cubed butter and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Distribute spices across the layers so each bite is seasoned.
  3. Fold the foil into a sealed packet. Press the seams shut to prevent steam and juices from leaking.
Cook over the campfire
  1. Place the packet on a campfire grate over medium heat for 25-30 minutes. Flip halfway through to brown both sides.
  2. Open the packet, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, and reseal. Let it steam and melt for 2 minutes until the cheese softens.
Serve
  1. Serve the potatoes hot directly from the packet. The steam and melted butter will loosen the slices for an easy fork lift.

Notes

For the best texture, thinly slice the potatoes so they cook through within the 25-30 minute window and get lightly browned edges. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat until hot (microwave or warm in a skillet with a splash of water). Freezing is not recommended because the potatoes and cheese can turn watery after thawing. For a lower-fat option, use light butter or olive-oil spread in the packet and choose reduced-fat cheddar.