6 Easy Foil Packet Recipes You Can Cook on the Grill or Over a Campfire

When the weather is beautiful, the last thing you want to worry about is making dinner or cleaning it up. That's where these foil packet recipes come in handy. All you need is a sheet of aluminum foil to make an easy dinner with minimal dirty dishes. Some of these foil packet ideas are grilling recipes, and others can be made in an oven or even over a campfire. This is incredibly helpful when you need a camping recipe and don't want to lug anything extra.

But even just a quick meal made in a foil packet can be a great option for weeknight summer dinners, because who wants to do more dishes when the weather is nice? Check out the foil packets for shrimp pasta, grilled tilapia, and salmon. Especially if you’re a beginner, it’s the easiest way to make a seafood dinner. "The foil makes it fun, and it seals in all the delicious flavor and aroma," Ree Drummond says. "And it's an out-of-the-ordinary presentation." You don't even need plates to serve!

And you can go beyond dinner. Make Ree’s campfire baked brie for the ultimate appetizer or snack. “Every bite is sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, and so delicious I could eat it seven days a week,” she says. There are also campfire cones for a sweet treat! You’ll have so much fun making these foil packet recipes that you’ll want to make them all the time.