These tinfoil packet cheesy fries make the perfect side dish when camping.  Easy, peasy meals are my favorite whenever we are in the wilderness.  Are you with me?! 

I like to take as much of the mess and prep work out of meals as I possibly can.  It doesn’t get much easier that these Tinfoil Packet Cheesy Fries, truly!

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With just three ingredients, you have the perfect, hearty side dish to pair with hamburgers or hot dogs!  Buying frozen fries and a bag of shredded cheddar cheese takes most of the preparation out of this recipe. 

I picked and packed some fresh chives from the garden for garnish but you can totally omit them to make this meal even more straight forward.  Green onions, bacon bits or diced tomatoes would be yummy toppings for this camping recipe as well.

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Our camp cooking essentials:

• A Pie Iron Camp Cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy.  Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration!  Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
• Foil Pie Plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide. 
• These Grilling Bags that I recently found are amazing!  Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.  
• We love these BBQ Cooking Gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!

How to make a tinfoil packet:

• Cut two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″).  Layer them one on top of the other.  Optional: spray the interior with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.
• Place recipe ingredients in the center.  Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together.  Grasp one end and roll it up, repeat with the other end.
• Alternatively foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals.  Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
• For best results cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
• Use caution when handling the foil packet as it can become hot while cooking.

Ingredients:

• 1 package McCain frozen french fries
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp diced chives or green onions 

How to make these tinfoil packet cheesy fries:

1. Double layer two large pieces of tinfoil appox. 12″x14″.
2. Layer fries and cheese, alternately create two layers.
3. Wrap in tinfoil, rolling ends tightly together creating a packet.
4. Place in the fire near the hot coals but not directly in the fire.
5. Allow to heat through and cook in the fire for about 15 minutes.
6. Top with green onions or chives.
7. Serve with ketchup for dipping.

Tips for camping meal preparation:

• Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible.  Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier.  Trust me on this one!
• Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought. 
• Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans or camp cookers. These tools help to make clean up a breeze!
• Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size freezer bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
• Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy.  These Cheesy Vegetable Campfire Dip, Loaded Campfire Potatoes and Tinfoil Packet Nacho Dip recipes are some of our favorites.
• Use my blank printable meal plan or camping meal plans to help organize your next trip.

Why not try different kinds of cheese and frozen fries to create this recipe?  The possibilities in making these tinfoil packet cheesy fries are endless!  Check out Our Favorite Camping Recipes eBook for even more ideas!

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Tinfoil Packet Cheesy Fries

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

These tinfoil packet cheesy fries make a great side dish when camping.

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Ingredients

• 1 650g package McCain frozen french fries
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp diced chives or green onions

Instructions

1. Double layer two large pieces of tinfoil appox. 12"x14".
2. Layer fries and cheese, alternately create two layers.
3. Wrap in tinfoil, rolling ends tightly together creating a packet.
4. Place in the fire near the hot coals but not directly in the fire.
5. Allow to heat through and cook in the fire for about 15 minutes.
6. Top with green onions or chives.
7. Serve with ketchup for dipping.

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Hello, I’m Heather!

I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...