The ultimate mess-free dinner recipe, these delicious sausage, pepper and potato grilling packets are easy to make and fun to eat!
We have been eating dinner outdoors almost every night this summer and for good reason: toddlers are messy eaters!! Meal time can be hectic when you’re racing the clock before the bed time hours and trying to make the most of the ingredients you happen to have on hand. By moving mealtime outdoors, everyone is happier.
My boys can play basketball or ride their tricycles while I prep dinner and my husband enjoys a cold beer. The fact is, when you live in Michigan, you don’t take the warm, fresh air for granted and that has been the theme of our summer.
Grilled sausage, peppers and potatoes is a tribute to my husband’s home town of Boston and the famous Fenway grilled Italian sausage carts. To turn it into a healthy mess-free entree, I created these simple grilling packets and added The Little Potato Company creamer potatoes.
Red pepper slices and whole garlic cloves are tossed in olive oil and oregano then caramelized until sweet and tender. The end result? A family-friendly dinner that takes just minutes to prepare and requires minimal dishes and clean-up. Summertime dinner perfection.
Your fork is waiting.
- 1 1/2 pound Dynamic Duo or other Little Potato Company creamers variety
- 2 red peppers seeded and sliced
- 12 cloves whole garlic you can peel but there's no need
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 4 pre-cooked chicken sausages
- fresh basil optional garnish
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Pre-heat grill to high heat.
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Tear out 8 pieces of tin foil (about 12 inches each) and lay two pieces on top of one another so that you have four packets ready to be filled.
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Place the potatoes, peppers and garlic in a large bowl and toss well with olive oil, oregano, salt and chili flakes. Divide mixture evenly and place in the center of each packet.
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Top potatoes and peppers with one sausage each then begin creating grill packets.
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Bring the two wide ends of the foil together and fold to seal. Gently fold in the smaller ends of the packet and continue to fold until tightly secured. Leave a bit of room in the packet for steam to form.
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Grill for 9-11 minutes, turning once. The goal is caramelization as the sausage is already fully cooked.
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Garnish with fresh basil to serve.
Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
Disclosure: I am honored to be a Brand Ambassador for The Little Potato Company. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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I love sausage and this meal looks great. Got to test out this on Wednesday.
Oh good let me know what you think!
I adore grilling packs, this is seriously stellar. Plus you could make it in the oven during winter. So it’s very versatile. Such a great recipe. And I love their potatoes. I find the quality out of this world.
They make everything so easy!!!
You just can’t beat sausages and potatoes together (looks as though we were on the same wavelength this week). I’ve had those Fenway grilled Italian sausages. Epic!
Hahah must be because we live with hungry boys!!! xo
We make a version of this all the time in a skillet during the winter. Time to put it on the grill. Also, love those cute taters!
Aren’t they so dang cute??
I love one pan meals and this one looks particular yummy!
You and me both! Thank you!
Great fuss free meal – I like dinner that come together this way. And who doesn’t like a sausage meal that reminds them of Boston!!
Awww yes!! I miss Boston so much!
Love packets for the grill! Such a terrific dinner in the summer.
Thank you so much!
Grilling is perfect these summer days.
I love super easy dinner’s like this! It’s exactly what I need during the week!
I am a huge fan of EASY!
Love how easy this is Liz and I know it is something my entire family will LOVE.
YES! Potatoes are always a win. ;)
This recipe looks oh so good! And…. um… super cute nails! I love the festiveness! :)
Aww thank you so much!!
I love meals like this, they are easy to make and easy to clean! I am all about grilling my meals for as long as possible!
Heck yes! I love easy!