32 Wrap-and-Cook Foil Packet Recipes

Chicken Ole Foil Supper

These Mexi-style chicken packets can be assembled ahead and frozen if you like. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge, then grill as directed. I like to serve them with warm tortillas and fresh fruit on the side. Mary Peck, Salina, Kansas

Foil-Packet Potatoes and Sausage

My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven at home. We sometimes leave out the sausage and serve the potatoes as a side dish. Either way, its so easy, and the spuds can be served right from the foil pouch for easy cleanup. The recipe also tastes amazing when cooked in a Dutch oven. Julie Koets, Elkhart, Indiana

Lemon-Dijon Grilled Salmon Foil Packet

My family enjoys this healthy salmon recipe very much, which makes it a winner in my book. The capers really give it a burst of flavor. And since the salmon are grilled in foil, there's almost no cleanup! Bonnie McGuire, Sunnyvale, California

Campfire Dessert Cones

Kids love to make these! Set out the ingredients so they can mix and match their own creations. Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob

For a July Fourth barbecue, I whipped up a butter and horseradish topping for grilled corn. People actually formed a line to get seconds. Trish Loewen, Bakersfield, California

Cajun Boil on the Grill

I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The foil steams up inside, so open carefully. Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado

Chicken Veggie Packets

People think I went to a lot of trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches hold the juices in during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze. Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan

Grilled Hash Browns

Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the grill, too. So I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. Kelly Chastain, Bedford, Indiana

Garlic & Herb Artichoke Salmon

If youre new to cooking fish (or even if youre a pro), this no-fail salmon recipe is a must-make. Its easy enough for everyday, but also wows at dinner parties. Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Grilled Green Beans

I cook almost everything outdoors, including green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking. The recipe has won over my picky eaters. Carol Traupman-Carr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania

Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread

A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Heres my version, best enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee by the campfire. Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Potato-Sausage Foil Packs

We had these smoky campfire bundles at a friend's house for dinner and loved the simplicity of this great summer meal. Now we often make it for summer weeknight dinners. Alissa Keith, Forest, Virginia

Asian-Style Salmon Packets

My husband and I love salmon, so I'm always looking for fun ways to change it up. We both love the blend of heat and citrus, plus the foil packet makes for easy cooking and cleanup! Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Cheesy Ham & Potato Packet

I found the technique for grilling ham, potatoes and cheese in foil and changed the recipe for our tastes. Its a dandy way to use leftover ham. Molly Bishop, McClure, Pennsylvania

Bacon-Corn Stuffed Peppers

Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your next cookout. They have a wonderful taste and give a fun twist to the usual corn on the cob. Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia

Trust me: This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets

Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lemon-Dill Salmon Packets

Grilling in foil is an easy technique I use with foods that cook quickly, like fish, shrimp, bite-sized meats and fresh veggies. The options are endlessand the cleanup is easy. A.J. Weinhold, McArthur, California

Campfire Peach Cobbler

This dutch oven peach cobbler recipe has been a family classic for 60 years. We prefer peaches, but fresh cherries and berries are fun, too. Almost any fruit would work. Mix and match! Jackie Wilson, Wellsville, Utah

Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak and Potatoes

We get our grill on for this sizzling steak and potatoes baked in foil. Its a quick and easy main dish we like to take outdoors. Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Grilled Potatoes with Bacon-Ranch Sauce

These potatoes are tender and good all by themselves, but pairing them with the sauce creates a perfect combinationa side dish compatible with any entree cooked on the grill. Craig Carpenter, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Grilled Cabbage

The first time I made this, I couldnt believe how good it was! We served it with grilled burgers and our dinner was complete. I never thought Id skip dessert because I was full from too much cabbage! Elizabeth Wheeler, Thornville, Ohio

Campfire Bundles

I created this recipe on a family camping trip. I'd brought along a hodgepodge of ingredients, so I just threw them all together in a foil packet. Everyone said that the bundles were delicious. Ever since, I've grilled them at home with equally good results. Lauri Krause, Jackson, Nebraska

Grilled Cajun Green Beans

This is a perfect way to use up your garden's green beans. The Cajun flavor makes it different from your regular green bean recipe. Shannon Lewis, Andover, Minnesota

Potatoes Plus

On our busy farm, meals need to be ready fast. These herb-seasoned potatoes and vegetables wrapped in foil packets cook in only half an hour. They're excellent with steak or chicken. Jill Jellett, Leduc, Alberta

Salmon Veggie Packets

I feel the spirit of Julia Child when I make lemon-pepper salmon en papillote (in parchment). Its the first French recipe I learned, and the delightful little packages are family-friendly. Renee Greene, New York, NY

Grilled Peppers and Zucchini

This versatile side dish is so simple and quick that I had to share it. Grilling the colorful veggies in a foil packet means one less dish to wash, but I sometimes stir-friy the mixture on the stovetop. Karen Anderson, Fair Oaks, California

Grilled Sweet Onions

These onions are so delicious, we prepare them all year longon the grill in summer, or in an oven preheated to 350 for the same amount of time in winter. A small salad, a slice of bread, these grilled onions, and you've got a great light meal. Mary Bilke, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Campfire Trout Dinner

Your fresh catch will taste even better with this simple treatment that keeps the fish moist. Carrots are an excellent accompaniment; cook up in a separate foil packet. Wendy McGowan, Fontana, California

Spiced Grilled Corn

The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had! Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Sole

The most casual cookout will seem elegant when it stars this delicate fish combined with seafood stuffing and a lemony sauce. Just add a salad and baguette. Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois

BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs

For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and cheese. Kelly Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin