Delicious Camping Side Dish: Red Potato Packets

California is being teased with an early spring right now. It’s either that or sadly we might be headed back to a drought. Either way, I’m going to enjoy the 70 degree sunny days with some delicious bbq!

While I might not be camping right now, bbq’ing gives me a great opportunity to try out new recipes. Potato packets have always been an easy side dish option for me when camping, but I love to try out different varieties.

I’m doing a community garden with some friends and right now we have some delicious parsley, green onions, rosemary and thyme! As for type of potatoes, I’ve done russet and red potatoes but I think I prefer the small red ones for this. I always start with a butter and garlic base and then add from that. Also my friends know how much I love garlic that if I see a recipe for 2 cloves, I immediately change it to 6. For this recipe I will keep it at a normal amount but if you love garlic at me, definitely double or even triple the amount.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 small red potatoes
• 2-3 tbsp. butter
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Oregano
• Salt
• Pepper (optional)
• Green onions (optional)
• Aluminum foil

*One note – when I am camping, I will just use Italian Seasoning or Herbes de Provence instead of fresh

Directions:

1. Rip a piece of aluminum foil that is big enough to hold potatoes and close into a packet loosely
2. Cut red potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes (cut in half or quarters depending on size)
3. Cut butter into 1 tbsp pieces and then quarter into quarters
4. Align potatoes into the center of the foil and place the small cubes of butter evenly on top of potatoes
5. Mince garlic and add also to the tops of the potatoes
6. Chop herbs and green onions and place on top of potatoes
7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
8. Wrap foil into packets with a loose opening on top
9. Place on campfire or grill and heat for about 45 minutes
10. Remove, open and either place on a plate or even eat out of the packet!

I would love feedback! If you have tried this recipe, please rate below and/or comment!