Mom's Camp Fire Potatoes

Perfect for outdoor adventures or backyard grilling, Mom's Camp Fire Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food wrapped in foil. Featuring tender Russet potatoes and sweet yellow onions, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then enriched with creamy butter and a drizzle of olive oil. The foil packets seal in the flavors, creating irresistibly soft potatoes with a smoky, caramelized edge when cooked over a campfire or grill. With just 15 minutes of prep, these hand-held potato parcels are easy to make, mess-free, and customizable—garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of flavor. Whether you're camping under the stars or grilling in your backyard, these hearty, stress-free potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with your favorite grilled meats or veggies. Keywords: campfire potatoes, foil packet recipes, easy grilling sides, camping food ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 roll Aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Peel and thinly slice the onion, then add it to the bowl with the potatoes.

Step 3

3. Add olive oil to the bowl and toss the potatoes and onions until they are evenly coated.

Step 4

4. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 5

5. Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and layer it on a flat surface. Place one tablespoon of butter in the center of the foil.

Step 6

6. Pile a quarter of the potato-onion mixture onto the butter, then add another tablespoon of butter on top. Repeat this process to create 4 foil packets.

Step 7

7. Fold the foil tightly around the potatoes to create a sealed packet, ensuring no juices can escape during cooking.

Step 8

8. Place the foil packets on a campfire grate or grill over medium heat. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 9

9. Carefully remove the packets from the heat using tongs or a heatproof glove. Let them cool for a minute before opening (watch out for steam).

Step 10

10. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot with your favorite campfire meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1649.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.6

Total Fat 74.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 4009.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 241.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 7013.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 57.9%