Cheesy Campfire Potatoes
A delightful blend of tender potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and aromatic onions, perfect for outdoor gatherings around a campfire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking over an open flame
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the potato slices, onions, bacon bits, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Tear off large pieces of aluminum foil and place a portion of the mixture in the center of each.
- Fold the foil tightly around the potatoes to create packets.
- Place the foil packets over the campfire coals or on a grill for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
- Carefully unwrap the packets and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, swap regular potatoes for sweet potatoes or skip the bacon bits for a vegetarian option. Cooking times may vary based on the heat of the campfire.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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