Cheesy Campfire Potatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Cheesy Campfire Potatoes
45 min.
6
318kcal

Suggestions

Gather your friends and family around the campfire, because it's time to elevate your camping side dish game with this Cheesy Campfire Potatoes recipe! Perfect for those who are gluten-free and craving a warm, comforting meal, this dish is designed to be ready in just 45 minutes, ensuring that you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the great outdoors. Each serving, amply sized for 6 persons, comes with a reasonable 318 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Prepare to be amazed by the symphony of flavors in every bite. The base is a bed of sliced potatoes, seasoned to perfection with salt and ground black pepper. A medley of cheeses - Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan - is then generously sprinkled over the potatoes, creating a melty, gooey layer that's nothing short of heavenly. The addition of diced onions and cold margarine not only enhances the taste but also ensures that the potatoes are cooked to a tender perfection.

The best part? This recipe requires nothing more sophisticated than a campfire and a couple of sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Simply wrap your cheesy potato creation in foil, place it on the campfire coals, and let nature do the rest. In about 35 minutes, you'll have a side dish that's sure to be the talk of the campsite.

Whether you're an experienced camper or just looking for an excuse to enjoy the outdoors, this Cheesy Campfire Potatoes recipe is your ticket to a memorable meal. So, grab your ingredients, your campfire gear, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black to taste
  • tablespoons butter cold
  • 0.3 cup onion diced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  •  potatoes sliced
  • 0.8 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.8 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Build a campfire and allow the fire to burn until it has accumulated a bed of coals. Rake the coals into a flat bed on one side of the fire.
  2. Cut 2 lengths of heavy duty foil approximately 18 inches square, placing one on top of the other for strength. Spray top one with non-stick spray.
  3. Spread potatoes on foil leaving plenty of room to fold up later. Scatter the onion over potatoes; slice the margarine over the potatoes; layer the Parmesan, mozzarella, and Cheddar cheeses over the potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring opposite edges of foil together and seal.
  4. Place the packet directly onto your campfire and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein14.97%
Fat36.47%
Carbs48.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.79
Glycemic Load
27.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.619565201842%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
1.75mg
Quercetin
2.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.65kcal
15.88%
Fat:13.06g
20.09%
Saturated Fat:6.04g
37.74%
Carbohydrates:39.11g
13.04%
Net Carbohydrates:34.28g
12.47%
Sugar:2.14g
2.38%
Cholesterol:28.81mg
9.6%
Sodium:310.15mg
13.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.06g
24.11%
Vitamin C:42.46mg
51.47%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.77%
Potassium:938.94mg
26.83%
Phosphorus:265.24mg
26.52%
Calcium:236.33mg
23.63%
Fiber:4.82g
19.3%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.82%
Magnesium:58.04mg
14.51%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.23%
Selenium:8.51µg
12.16%
Copper:0.24mg
12.09%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.59%
Vitamin B3:2.28mg
11.4%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.07%
Iron:1.79mg
9.93%
Folate:39.61µg
9.9%
Vitamin A:444.08IU
8.88%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.83%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.36%
Vitamin K:4.97µg
4.73%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.15%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.08%
Source:Allrecipes