Campfire Potatoes

How can you go wrong with cheesy potatoes on the grill? It’s the ideal side dish to go with your meal after a long day at camp or a tough hike out on the trail. These campfire potatoes are tossed with a flavorful sauce, dotted with butter, wrapped in foil, and then cooked on the grill until golden and tender. They’re so good that we have a feeling they won’t last long; everyone is going to devour them!

Ingredients for Campfire Potatoes

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• Potatoes: Choose medium-sized potatoes that you can easily peel and thinly slice.
• Onion: Onion brings some aromatic flair to this starchy and cheesy dish.
• Butter: Butter adds fat to the potatoes to help them roast and crisp up.
• Cheddar cheese: Cheese adds a little extra something to these campfire potatoes.
• Fresh parsley: This fresh herb is mixed in, but you could also add some on top.
• Worcestershire sauce: This sauce elevates the flavor of these potatoes.
• Chicken broth: Broth prevents the potatoes from being dry, and also adds flavor.

Directions

Step 1: Prep the potatoes

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Place the sliced potatoes and onion on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. (The piece should be about 20×20 inches.) Dot the potatoes and onion with butter, then combine the cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the sauce over the potatoes.

Step 2: Grill the potatoes

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Fold the foil up and around the potatoes. Pour the broth over the tops, then seal the edges of the foil really well. Cover and place the package on the grill over medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender.

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Recipe Variations

• Add a squeeze of lemon: For a little acidic twist on these cheesy campfire potatoes, squeeze half of a lemon over the potatoes before folding the foil. This will brighten the potatoes and pair well with the parsley.
• Get creative with spices: Make those campfire potatoes spicy, or season them with your favorite blend. We love adding Italian seasoning or Southwestern seasoning to ours!
• Sprinkle with herbs: While some fresh parsley is already in the potatoes,  you can also sprinkle fresh herbs on the top. More parsley will obviously work, or you could add chives or fresh dill.

How to Store Campfire Potatoes

If you’re camping, it’s best to eat all the potatoes you make, for the sake of making sure your food is safe to eat. However, if you do find yourself with leftovers and have a cooler, these potatoes are best wrapped in aluminum and placed in a zip-top plastic bag in the cooler. You can heat them up again on the grill in that aluminum, but be sure to do it within two to three days.

Can you make campfire potatoes ahead of time?

Yes! In fact, you might find it easier to cook the potatoes part way before slicing them and wrapping in aluminum. Just wait on the sauce and broth portion so they don’t get too soggy.

Campfire Potatoes Tips

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What kind of potatoes should you use for campfire potatoes?

For this campfire potatoes recipe, you can use any type of potato depending on your taste preference. If you prefer tender and fluffy potatoes, you’ll something starchy such as Russet or Idaho potatoes. For potatoes with a bit more snap and shape, waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes are best. No matter what kind of potato you use, be sure to cut them into even slices that are about 1/4-inch thick, so all of the slices will be done at the same time.

Can you make campfire potatoes in the oven?

Yes! As for most campfire recipes, these campfire baked potatoes can also be made in the oven. Put the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

What do you serve with campfire potatoes?

You can take advantage of being outdoors and make any one of these grilled dinner recipes to serve with campfire potatoes. Of course, nothing goes better with potatoes than a grilled steak, but grilled chicken or pork are also good options.