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Foil Packet Sausage and Peppers

Foil packet sausage and peppers make an easy campfire dinner with tender sausages and colorful bell peppers cooked in sealed aluminum foil. Grill the packets over medium heat until steaming, then open and serve hot on hoagie rolls or straight from the packet for maximum juiciness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Foil packet sausage and peppers
  • 1 lb Italian sausages (sweet or hot)
  • 3 bell peppers (various colors), sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste Season to taste.
  • 4 hoagie rolls (optional) Optional for serving.
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the foil packets
  1. Divide the Italian sausages among 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets so each packet has an even portion.
  2. Top each sausage portion with the sliced bell peppers and sliced onions.
  3. Drizzle each packet with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Fold the foil into sealed packets, ensuring the seams are tightly closed to trap steam.
Cook on campfire grate
  1. Place the foil packets on a campfire grate over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, keeping the lid/heat steady.
  2. Flip each packet halfway through cooking so the sausages and vegetables cook evenly while steaming.
Serve
  1. Carefully open each packet and let the steam rise before serving hot.
  2. Serve the sausage and peppers as-is or pile onto hoagie rolls for a hearty sandwich.

Notes

For the best sealing, fold the foil seams twice so none of the juices escape. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the peppers can soften further after thawing. Dietary swap: use turkey or chicken sausages to reduce overall fat while keeping the same foil-packet steam-cooking method.