Side dishe for 6
Campfire Potatoes
Potatoes, onion, bacon, butter, and cheddar cook in foil packets over a campfire.
$3.36for 4 servings
$0.84 per serving$3.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesGrill
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $2.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.72Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
- 1/3 cup bacon pieces
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat a campfire or grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice the potatoes and onion thinly, then divide them among four large foil sheets.
- Top each packet with butter, bacon, cheddar, salt, and pepper, then seal the foil tightly.
- Cook the packets for 20 minutes, turning them halfway, until the potatoes are tender.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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