Some food just tastes better when you are in the great outdoors—and these campfire potatoes are one of those recipes. Simple and simply delicious with just about everything. You don’t need much—just some foil and a fire.
These potatoes are perfect for your next campout. This hobo dinner is too, so check it out. Fire it up, our family likes to be outdoors. When the kids were little we were at the lake, the beach, the mountains…any time we could be playing outside, we were. These campfire potatoes were perfect for those days.
Twice baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, and scalloped potatoes are just some of my potato dishes!
Campfire Potatoes Recipe
Easy to throw together outdoors or in advance. Easy to let the fire do the work while you enjoy the good stuff. Tasty and filling after a big day of adventures. These little foil packs remind me of those days when the kids were younger, but the truth is we never stopped making them. And why would we? Easy, delicious, and hearty after a day in the sun.
I love to cook for my family—which is why I love having recipes like this. This works every time. I don’t need to fuss over a recipe. I can spend time with my family and still feed them something I know they will love.
So don’t be a couch potato this summer—be a campfire potato!
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What Are Campfire Potatoes?
They are exactly what they sound like. Potatoes cooked over the campfire! Potatoes and onions are sliced, seasoned, topped with cheese and bacon, then cooked in neat little foil packets.
They’re super easy to make and are one of my favorite side dishes. Because they’re cooked in disposable heavy-duty aluminum foil, there are blissfully no dishes to clean!
Can You Bake Campfire Potatoes In Oven?
You betcha! To make this into campfire baked potatoes, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place potato packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes for fairly thinly sliced potatoes.
Can You Make Campfire Potatoes On The Grill?
Absolutely. My sister Alise doesn’t cook much, but let me tell you, she makes bomb diggity campfire potatoes on her barbecue grill. Here’s how she does it: Preheat the grill to medium-high then place potatoes on the grill and cook until they’re fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes for fairly thinly sliced potatoes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Butter
- Cheddar
- Bacon
- Salt and Pepper
Tips
- Cook time: will vary depending on the thickness of the potatoes and the heat of the campfire.
- Cast iron pan: This can also be cooked in a cast-iron pan over a campfire if you forgot to pack the foil!
- Hot Steam: Open foil squares carefully, away from your face, because the packets will build up a good amount of steam. Steam burns are NO JOKE! Because of this, I don’t let little ones open packets.
Serving Ideas
I serve these whenever I make marinated grilled chicken (which btw is greatly made over the campfire), shish kabobs, or just hamburgers or hot dogs. They literally go with just about any protein!
Variations or Additional Toppings for Campfire
- Switch Up The Cheese: Turn this into campfire cheesy potatoes. These are delicious with mozzarella, Jack, Pepper Jack, and even Feta. You choose!
- Worcestershire sauce: Some people sprinkle the raw potato mixture with Worcestershire sauce. If you want to give it a try, add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce total (divided among packets) to the recipe.
- Chicken broth: Some recipes call to add chicken broth. I never do. I think it’s totally unnecessary. They cook up perfectly without it.
- Add Garlic: When I add garlic to the potatoes, I generally slice it thinly, rather than mince it, and add about 1 garlic clove.
- Herbs: These are great when you add fresh herbs before cooking or even after. Parsley, rosemary, or thyme are my favs.
- Garnish: When I make these at home I often top them with green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
How to Make Campfire Potatoes
- Arrange the ingredients. Add potatoes and onion to the middle of the foil. Top it with butter, cheddar, and bacon.
- Fold the foil. Fold the foil to make a foil pack.
- Cook. Cook for 20 minutes over the fire or grill.
The complete instructions are below.
How to Store and Make Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? If there are any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Can You Freeze This? Yes, leftovers and the extra batch can stay longer in the fridge. This can be stored in the fridge for almost a year!
- Make Ahead Campfire Potatoes tips: This campfire potatoes and onions only take 10 minutes to prep. You can always prepare the ingredients ahead and assemble it later.
More Potato Side Dish Recipes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Potato Soup
- Sausage Potato Casserole
- The Best Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
- Boursin Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Smothered Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
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Campfire Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
- 1/3 cup bacon pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a 24” piece of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray.
- Thinly slice potatoes (5) and onion (1) then place them in the middle of the foil. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Thinly slice the butter (2 tablespoons) and place it on top of the potatoes.
- Top potatoes with cheddar (1 cup) and bacon (1/3 cup) pieces.
- Fold the foil up over the potatoes and fold in the edges to make a foil pack
- Place over the fire or grill on medium heat and cook for 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the potatoes.
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Notes
- Cook time: will vary depending on the thickness of the potatoes and the heat of the campfire.
- Cast iron pan: This can also be cooked in a cast-iron pan over a campfire if you forgot to pack the foil!
- Hot Steam: Open foil squares carefully, away from your face, because the packets will build up a good amount of steam. Steam burns are NO JOKE! Because of this, I don’t let little ones open packets.
Perfect with steak! Yummmmmy!
Yes, always! Thank you, Jill!