Classic Hobo Dinners

                                                 

Every other week for years, like clockwork, we make and eat the most delicious Hobo Dinners. They are so simple and filling to make and make everyone happy. You can't go wrong with these and I have so many variations....you can make one for even the pickiest eater. My mom made them, and now I make them for my family. So preheat your oven to 400 degrees or get your campfire good and hot. To start I tear off a piece of foil for every pack I'm going to make. I would say tear your foil pieces to be about 8-12 inches long.

First, I rinse and peel and dice 1 potato, into small pieces, for every person that is eating. So 4 people equals 4 potatoes.

I slice 1/2 a bell pepper, into bite size pieces, for every person too.

        5 baby carrots per person seems to work or 1 1/2 whole size carrots peeled and chopped. Now I start assembling the packets.Each time you chop a veggie put a portion for 1 person into your foil.

A few pieces of whatever kind of onion you have on hand is always an added plus too.

For your hamburger patties I figure between 1/4 to 1/2 pound per person. For the ladies and kids  1/4 pound will do if you have teenagers and big guys ...give them a half a pound. No I'm not sexiest if your girls want a bigger patty by all means let them have them.

Stick your patties on your veggies. The reason I do this is because all of the juice seeps down and adds so much flavor to the veggies.

Now I like to use salt, pepper, parsley, paprika and a little garlic to season my packets.

I use one pat of real butter (not the fake stuff) on top. It adds lots of flavor and extra juice to cook the veggies.

Now all you have left to do is to wrap your foil packets and stick in the oven at 400 degrees for an hour or on your campfire for as long as it takes.

When you open up the packets you have all this yummy goodness.

                                          


They are hands down delicious. The sky is limit .... you can mix and match all kinds of meat and veggies...just don't forget the butter and seasoning.

For another variation of my hobo dinners go here.

What do you have planned this Spring? I'd love to hear from you.  I'm getting busy in the garden all week...trying to beat the rain this weekend.

~Valerie~
                       
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