Description
Kielbasa and Potato Foil Packets are a simple, flavorful meal featuring smoky kielbasa sausage, tender baby potatoes, and vibrant bell peppers and onions tossed in a garlic herb butter. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for grilling, baking, or camping, offering a hearty and satisfying main course with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
Seasoning and Dressing
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for cooking the foil packets.
- Parboil the Potatoes: Cook the baby potatoes in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked, then drain and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the parboiled potatoes, sliced kielbasa, red and yellow bell peppers, and sliced onion.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: Stir together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour the seasoning mixture over the bowl of vegetables and kielbasa, then toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Divide the mixture evenly among four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold and seal the packets tightly to enclose the ingredients.
- Cook: Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the hot foil packets to avoid steam burns, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetables and more variety.
- Use turkey kielbasa as a lighter, lower-fat alternative to traditional sausage.
- Be cautious when opening the foil packets as hot steam can escape and cause burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
