Cheesy Campfire Potatoes
Cheesy Campfire Potatoes bake up in a foil packet with tender layers of sliced potatoes and onions tucked under a melty trio of Parmesan, mozzarella, and Cheddar. Buttery and well-seasoned, it’s a rich, comforting side that shines next to grilled meats or burgers by the fire. Ideal for camping or backyard cookouts with virtually no cleanup.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Campfire Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Build a campfire and let it burn until a bed of coals forms. Rake the coals into a flat layer on one side of the fire.
- 2
Cut 2 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil about 18 inches square and stack them for extra strength. Spray the top sheet with nonstick spray.
- 3
Spread potatoes on the prepared foil, leaving enough space to fold it later. Scatter onion over the potatoes, then slice margarine over the potatoes. Layer Parmesan, mozzarella, and Cheddar cheeses on top. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the opposite edges of the foil together and seal.
- 4
Set the packet directly on the campfire and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 35 minutes.
- Calories 357.91 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 15.73 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 28.25 g 10%
- Total Fat 21.15 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 11.86 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.49 g High --
- Cholesterol 54.0 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 898.05 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.48 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 484.9 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 468.86 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 119.02 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Campfire Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Margarine. Each serving provides about 357.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Campfire Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Margarine, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Campfire Potatoes?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Campfire Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Campfire Potatoes healthy?
- Cheesy Campfire Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 357.91 calories and 15.73 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 898.05 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.86 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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