Name: Cheesy Potato Packets
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges; 4 scallions, sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Cheesy Potato Packets

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These easy, cheesy potatoes cook in a foil packet perfect for throwing over the coals of a campfire for a delicious, healthy side dish while camping.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Egg Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
4 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Directions

Toss potatoes, scallions, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
Cut 4 pieces of heavy-duty foil, about 12 by 17 inches each. Coat one piece with cooking spray. Place half the mixture in the middle of the coated foil and enclose like a package. Place seam-side down on a second piece of foil and enclose again so the potatoes are wrapped in a double-thick packet. Repeat with the remaining foil and potato mixture.
Prepare a campfire and let it burn down to the coals. Cook the packets 4 to 6 inches above the coals, turning once or twice, until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Carefully open the packets; sprinkle with cheese and loosely crimp closed again. Return to the heat and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Store the assembled packets in a refrigerator or cold cooler for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200	Calories
11g	Fat
19g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Vitamin A 279IU	6%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 29mcg	7%
Sodium 315mg	14%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 564mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.