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    Published: Feb 12, 2025 by Angie Zoobkoff · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

    8 Easy Side Dish Recipes to Make in a Foil Packet

    Foil packet meals are a staple for camping and mess-free oven or grilled dinners, but the humble foil packet is a rockstar at turning out impressive side dishes, too. These 8 easy foil packet side dish recipes offer simple ways to transform carrots, potatoes, asparagus, corn, and more into show-stopping sides for any day of the week.

    1
    A bowl of cooked carrots with rosemary sprigs on the side.
    Grilled Carrots in Foil
    Infused with rosemary, garlic, and butter, these grilled carrots in foil are so delicious, everyone will be asking for seconds.
    Get the recipe: Grilled Carrots in Foil
    2
    Recipe and photo credit: Fresh Off the Grid
    Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    These rosemary and garlic grilled potatoes are one of the most delicious (and easiest!) sides dishes you can make the grill or over a campfire.
    Get the recipe: Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    3
    Recipe and photo credit: Planted in Arkansas
    Spicy Corn on the Cob Grilled in Foil
    This spicy corn on the cob grilled in foil could not be any easier! The sweet corn and the spicy grilled corn seasoning pair together nicely for a perfect flavor explosion!
    Get the recipe: Spicy Corn on the Cob
    4
    A foil packet filled with cheesy potatoes with a dish of sour cream on the side.
    Cheesy Foil Packet Potatoes
    These buttery, cheesy potatoes in foil can be made on the grill, over the campfire, or in your oven for an easy, oh-so-satisfying side dish.
    Get the recipe: Cheesy Foil Packet Potatoes
    5
    Recipe and photo credit: Fresh Off the Grid
    Grilled Asparagus in Foil
    This garlicy, lemony, Grilled Asparagus in foil is the perfect side dish to make for your next BBQ or camping trip. Get the recipe here!
    Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus
    6
    A bowl of grilled beets with crumbled goat cheese and fresh mint.
    Grilled Beets with Goat Cheese
    An easy, healthy, side dish of tender grilled beets and creamy goat cheese with a bright and tangy lemon dressing.
    Get the recipe: Grilled Beets with Goat Cheese
    7
    Recipe and photo credit: Strength and Sunshine
    Grilled Plantains
    Baking plantains is fun, but grilling is the new way to go. This way you can achieve the ultimate smokey taste from the grill and smoked paprika.
    Get the recipe: Grilled Plantains
    8
    An open foil packet filled with gnocchi, corn, tomatoes, and basil on a wooden tree stump.
    Corn and Tomato Gnocchi Foil Packets
    These vegetarian campfire foil packets are made with tender gnocchi, sweet summer tomatoes and corn, all bathed in a buttery sauce. It's fun, easy camping food that requires minimal cooler space and uses only one bowl.
    Get the recipe: Corn and Tomato Gnocchi Foil Packets

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