Hobo Potatoes Recipes

HOBO DINNER FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Cut four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Shape into four patties and place in the center of the aluminum foil.
• In a medium sized bowl toss potatoes, carrots, onion olive oil and Italian seasoning. Divide evenly between the four packets. Fold the foil over and seal each packet.
• Place the packets on the grill or over the coals of a fire. Cook for about 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Carefully open the foil packets and top with cheese.

ARIZONA HOBO POTATOES

Steps:

• Grills vary widely, so you may need to experiment with the heat setting. For my propane grill, I use medium-high heat, or even high heat, high enough to sear/brown the meat dish when I throw them on the grill.).
• Wash potatoes and cut into slices 1/4 inch or so with skin intact.
• Slice onion into thin slices, then separate into rings.
• On heavy duty aluminum foil, about 18" to 24" long, put in the center a layer of potatoes (leaving plenty of foil on each side and each end to fold and seal the packet).
• Follow with a layer of onion rings.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a hint of garlic (powder, or freshly minced).
• Repeat layers, dotting each second layer with butter.
• Wrap the foil securely around the layers. Should make a packet about 15"-18" long and 10" wide.
• Put the foil package on the grill about 45 minutes to an hour before the intended serving time. (These can also be prepared as described, but placing the packet in a stainless steel skillet on the stove top. Or in the oven. Be creative!).
• It's okay if the bottom layer "caramelizes;" some will love those bottom pieces!

HOBO POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Fold a 36 x 18-inch piece of heavy foil in half to make a 18-inch square. Lightly coat one side of the square with nonstick cooking spray. On coated surface, arrange half of the bacon in the center of the foil. Top with half of the potatoes, half of the sweet pepper, half of the onion , and half of the cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, remaining sweet pepper and remaining onion. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and black pepper. Top with remaining cheese and remaining bacon.
• 2. Lightly coat one side of another 18-inch square piece of double thickness heavy foil with the non-stick cooking spray; place it, coated side down , on top of potato stack. Seal all edges with a double fold, leaving space for steam to build. Grill vegetable packet on the grill rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning the packet once.