Imagine a mouthwatering meal that combines smoky sausage, crispy potatoes, and perfectly grilled vegetables - all wrapped up in a convenient, no-mess foil packet! These Sausage and Potato Grill Packets are about to become your new favorite summer cooking sensation. Perfect for backyard barbecues, camping trips, or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe promises maximum flavor with minimal cleanup, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F), ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Wash and dice the potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Chop the bell pepper into medium-sized pieces and slice the onion into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, sliced sausage, chopped bell pepper, and sliced onion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss ingredients to ensure even coating.
- Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Divide the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly among the foil sheets.
- Fold and seal the foil packets, creating a tight seal but leaving some space inside for steam circulation.
- Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, rotating packets halfway through cooking time.
- Check doneness by carefully opening a packet and ensuring potatoes are tender and sausage is heated through.
- Remove packets from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before carefully opening to release steam.
- Serve hot directly from the foil packets, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Tips
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and ensure even cooking.
- Cut ingredients into uniform sizes to guarantee consistent cooking throughout the packet.
- Don't overcrowd your packets - leave some room for steam to circulate and help ingredients cook evenly.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun, Italian, or herbs de Provence.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure sausage reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Let packets rest for a few minutes after grilling to allow flavors to meld and steam to settle.
- For a complete meal, you can add other quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini or asparagus to the mix.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 487kcal
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 60mg
