Print

Easy Flavor-Packed Camping Foil Packet Dinners Perfect for Memorial Day Recipes

camping foil packet dinners - featured image
Print Recipe

These easy, flavor-packed camping foil packet dinners are quick to prepare, versatile, and perfect for outdoor cooking over grills or campfires. They deliver juicy, tender results with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) or ground beef (80/20) or firm fish fillets (cod or salmon)
  • Red bell peppers, sliced
  • Zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • Yellow squash, sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Baby potatoes, parboiled and halved
  • Olive oil (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme blend) – 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – about 1 teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
  • Optional extras: shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice all vegetables: bell peppers, zucchini, squash, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Parboil baby potatoes in salted water for about 8 minutes until just tender but still firm; drain and let cool.
  3. Cut chosen protein into bite-sized pieces or strips for even cooking.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetables, protein, minced garlic, olive oil, dried Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat.
  5. Tear off large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches). Lightly oil the foil surface to prevent sticking.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing ingredients in the center with enough space around edges.
  7. Fold the foil over the filling and crimp edges tightly to seal packets without gaps.
  8. Place foil packets on a medium-hot grill or over hot campfire coals. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  9. Check doneness by carefully opening one packet; if undercooked, reseal and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley or cilantro and optional lemon juice. If cheese was added, it should be melted and gooey.

Notes

Double-layer foil to prevent leaks. Parboil potatoes to ensure even cooking. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Add fresh herbs after cooking for best flavor. Can bake in oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes if no grill or campfire is available.

Nutrition

Keywords: camping dinner, foil packet recipe, Memorial Day recipes, easy camping meals, outdoor cooking, foil packet dinners, quick camping food

Find it online: https://piperplate.com/easy-flavor-packed-camping-foil-packet-dinners-perfect-for-memorial-day-recipes/