Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

Simple Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner with smoked sausage, corn, bell peppers, potatoes, and zucchini. Wrap in foil and cook on the grill, campfire, or in the oven.

Try my other foil pack meals: hobo foil packets, foil pack French dip sandwiches, or foil pack Philly cheesesteak dinners.

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

I’m totally hooked on tin foil dinners right now, so expect a bunch more recipes soon! This obsession isn’t new though—my mom used to make them all the time, either over a campfire when we went camping or in the oven when it was snowing. We loved them as kids!

Now I get why she made them so much—they’re super easy to put together, cleanup is a breeze, and kids love having their own little food packets. And honestly, I love them as an adult!

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Ingredients

• Smoked Sausage: Any smoked sausage works. Use turkey or chicken sausage for a healthier option. Beef and pork provide more flavor.
• Red Potatoes: Cut baby red potatoes into small pieces, no bigger than 1 inch. Yukon gold potatoes are also great. No need to peel either variety.
• Fresh Corn: Use fresh sweet corn. Cut carefully! I place a thick kitchen towel over a sharp chef’s knife and press down with the heel of my hand.
• Yellow Onion: Finely dice the onion for better flavor. Large chunks may stay crunchy.
• Red Bell Pepper: Adds sweetness and crunch. Any color bell pepper works, but green is less sweet.
• Zucchini: Cut into thick coins to avoid mushiness.
• Olive Oil: Coat everything in olive oil for flavor and even cooking.
• Seasoning: Use a simple seasoning mix. Add extra salt and pepper at the end if needed.

How to Make Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies

• Preheat: Grill to medium-high (450°F) or oven to 425°F.
• Prepare Foil: Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Chop Veggies: Cut potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, corn, and onion as directed.
• Slice Sausage: Cut sausage into 1/2-inch thick coins.
• Mix Ingredients: Combine veggies and sausage in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings. Toss to coat.
• Assemble Packs: Divide mixture evenly among foil sheets. Seal packs tightly.
• Cook:
  • Grill: Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Oven: Bake for 30-40 minutes (30 for crisp, 35 for tender, 40 for very tender).
• Serve: Open packs carefully to release steam. Garnish with parsley, extra salt/pepper, and Parmesan if desired.

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Tips

• Seal Properly: Fully seal the foil packets, but leave room for steam.
• Prevent Sticking: Generously spray the foil to keep veggies from sticking.
• Season Well: Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed after cooking.
• Use Heavy Duty Foil: It’s thicker and resists tearing, keeping everything inside.

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Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

By Chelsea Lords

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner is an easy meal with smoked sausage, corn, bell peppers, potatoes, and zucchini. Just wrap it all in foil and cook on the grill, campfire, or in the oven!

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Grill or oven

Ingredients 

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• ▢ Cooking spray
• ▢ 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• ▢ 2 ears sweet corn cut into 1-inch disks
• ▢ 3/4 cup finely diced yellow onion 1/2 large onion
• ▢ 2-1/2 cups diced red potatoes 3 to 5 small potatoes
• ▢ 1-1/4 cups coined zucchini 1 medium zucchini
• ▢ 1 (13-ounce) package smoked sausage
• ▢ 5 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ Salt and pepper
• ▢ Serving suggestions see note 1

Instructions 

• Preheat grill to medium-high (450°F) or oven to 425°F. Prepare 4 large (2 feet each) sheets of heavy-duty foil; lightly spritz with cooking spray.
• Cut the top off the pepper, remove seeds, and thinly slice. If slices are long, cut in half. Remove husk from corn and cut into 1-inch discs. I place a thick kitchen towel over a sharp knife and press down firmly with the heel of my hand. Finely dice the yellow onion. Cut washed (unpeeled) potatoes into bite-sized pieces, about 8–10 pieces per potato. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch thick coins.
• Add veggies, sausage, oil, and seasonings to a large bowl. Season to taste (I add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Toss until well combined.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the foil sheets (about 2 cups per packet). Seal the foil packs tightly, leaving room for air to circulate.
• Cook with one of these methods:

  Grill: Grill for 25–30 minutes, flipping at the halfway point. Check for doneness (see note 2).

  Bake: Bake for 30–40 minutes. At 30 minutes, veggies are crisp; at 35 minutes, they are perfect for me; at 40 minutes, they are very tender. Place foil packs on the oven rack or a sheet pan.

  Sheet Pan: Spread ingredients on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping/stirring once at the halfway point.
• Carefully open the foil pack (steam will escape). Garnish with fresh parsley, additional salt/pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan if desired.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: When baking instead of grilling or using a campfire, you may need extra salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese for added flavor. A honey mustard sauce also pairs well.

Note 2: When checking for doneness, only open one packet to retain steam. Otherwise cooking will take longer.

Storage: Store leftovers wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.2g | Protein: 15.5g | Fat: 17.6g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 385.5mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 5.7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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