Sausage and Veggie Foil Packs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 foil packets
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Calories
432 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Sausage and Veggie Foil Packs
Description
Sausage and Veggie Foil Packs combine sliced smoked turkey sausage with halved or quartered baby potatoes, mixed vegetables, and sliced onion. These are tossed in a melted butter seasoning mix containing paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, then sealed in foil packets to trap moisture and flavors. Cooking can be done in the oven or on the grill: baking at 425°F until the potatoes are tender or grilling over medium-high heat with careful flipping to encourage caramelization. The foil packs are broiled or returned briefly to the grill for a browned finish. Vegetables chosen should be firmer varieties like carrots, peppers, and green beans, cut small enough for even cooking. The recipe allows for flexibility with ingredients and seasonings, and prepared packets can be stored chilled before cooking for outings.
This method provides a convenient and flavorful way to prepare a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and starch in sealed foil packets for easy cooking and minimal clean-up.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage or chicken sausage, sliced diagonally
- 2 cups baby potato halved or quartered if larger
- 2 cups mixed vegetables * cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 small onion sliced
Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F or the grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F).
- Cut four 12 x12 sheets of foil and set aside.
- Combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl.
- Place the sausage and vegetables in a large bowl and add the seasoning mix. Toss well to coat.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the 4 prepared sheets of foil. Fold the foil and roll the edges to seal the packets.
To Bake
- Place foil packets on a baking sheet, seam side up. Bake in the preheated oven 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Carefully open the foil pack (the steam will be hot) and turn the oven to broil on high. Broil the packets for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned or place on a heated grill pan for a couple of minutes if desired.
Notes
- Use firmer vegetables such as carrots, peppers, green beans, potatoes, and mushrooms, cut to uniform bite-size pieces for even cooking.
- For quicker-cooking vegetables, use a separate foil packet added toward the end of grilling.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends or swap butter for bacon grease to vary flavor.
- If grilling, start on high heat and then reduce to medium-high to encourage caramelization and prevent burning.
- Keep foil packets chilled on ice during transport until ready to cook for outings or picnics.
- Larger pieces of sausage or vegetables can be added directly to a hot grill for a few minutes before serving if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4foil packets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1396mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5319IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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