Classic Foil Packets - Camping - Ready to Eat Dinner

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil, and cook 5-10 minutes until potatoes start to soften. They don’t have to be completely cooked as they will finish cooking later.
3. Meanwhile, cut six pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil (about one square foot).
4. Divide sausage in the center of each piece of foil.
5. Add onions, dividing evenly among packets. Add frozen vegetables, about 1/2 cup for each packet.
6. Next, top vegetables with pieces of butter, garlic, parsley, and basil.
7. Drain potatoes and allow to cool.
8. Divide potatoes evenly among packets. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pull two ends of the packet together and roll down, leaving a small amount of space for expansion. Then roll the remaining two sides toward the center to seal.
10. Grill over medium heat for about 8-12 minutes or until sausage is heated through and veggies are soft.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil, and cook 5-10 minutes until potatoes start to soften. They don’t have to be completely cooked as they will finish cooking later.
3. Meanwhile, cut six pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil (about one square foot).
4. Divide sausage in the center of each piece of foil.
5. Add onions, dividing evenly among packets. Add frozen vegetables, about 1/2 cup for each packet.
6. Next, top vegetables with pieces of butter, garlic, parsley, and basil.
7. Drain potatoes and allow to cool.
8. Divide potatoes evenly among packets. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pull two ends of the packet together and roll down, leaving a small amount of space for expansion. Then roll the remaining two sides toward the center to seal.
10. Place packets inside indicated number of gallon freezer bags, label, and lay flat to freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Pack in a cooler.
3. Depending on how long they have been in the cooler, you may need to thaw for an hour or so before cooking. Use good judgement and do not leave meat out too long in high temperatures.
4. At the campsite, let your fire burn down to a hot bed of coals (a little flame is ok).
5. Place packets directly on top of coals using tongs.
6. Cook, turning once or twice, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
7. Remove with tongs, and serve in packets. Be careful of steam being released when you open the packet.