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Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe

Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe

Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals is a hearty, foil-packed comfort meal inspired by the smoky, home-style flavors you love from Cracker Barrel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or beef
  • 2 cups baby potatoes halved
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Aluminum foil sheets
  • Baking tray or grill
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
  1. I start by washing and cutting all the vegetables and slicing the chicken or beef into bite-sized pieces so everything cooks evenly.
    Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe
Step 2: Season everything
  1. In a large bowl, I add the meat, potatoes, onions, and peppers. Then I drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and minced garlic, and toss until well coated.
    Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe
Step 3: Assemble the foil packets
  1. You and I will lay out large sheets of aluminum foil and divide the mixture evenly. I top each portion with a tablespoon of butter before sealing the foil tightly.
    Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe
Step 4: Cook the campfire meals
  1. I place the foil packets on a grill, campfire, or oven at 400°F and cook for about 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
    Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe
Step 5: Serve hot
  1. Once done, I carefully open the packets and serve them hot, enjoying that delicious steam and aroma.
    Cracker Barrel Campfire Meals Recipe

Notes

I love serving this with warm biscuits or cornbread to keep that Cracker Barrel vibe alive.