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.
Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 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 dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 4 pre-cooked chicken sausages
- fresh basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Top potatoes and peppers with one sausage each then begin creating grill packets.
- 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.
- Grill for 9-11 minutes, turning once. The goal is caramelization as the sausage is already fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil to serve.
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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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August 22, 2017 at 10:57 pmWah so want to make your own meatballs roast at home. Thank you for the information. I wait for the next article
Liz DellaCroce
August 23, 2017 at 10:00 amEnjoy!
Platt College
August 8, 2016 at 8:03 pmI love sausage and this meal looks great. Got to test out this on Wednesday.
Liz DellaCroce
August 9, 2016 at 11:26 amOh good let me know what you think!
Kim Beaulieu
July 31, 2016 at 2:25 amI 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.
Liz DellaCroce
August 1, 2016 at 3:29 pmThey make everything so easy!!!
Cookin Canuck
July 29, 2016 at 12:26 pmYou 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!
Liz DellaCroce
August 1, 2016 at 3:16 pmHahah must be because we live with hungry boys!!! xo
Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen
July 27, 2016 at 12:44 pmWe 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!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:20 pmAren’t they so dang cute??
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
July 26, 2016 at 5:45 pmI love one pan meals and this one looks particular yummy!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:22 pmYou and me both! Thank you!
Denise
July 26, 2016 at 3:49 pmGreat fuss free meal – I like dinner that come together this way. And who doesn’t like a sausage meal that reminds them of Boston!!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:23 pmAwww yes!! I miss Boston so much!
Johnna
July 26, 2016 at 2:39 pmLove packets for the grill! Such a terrific dinner in the summer.
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:23 pmThank you so much!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
July 26, 2016 at 2:17 pmGrilling is perfect these summer days.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
July 26, 2016 at 10:17 amI love super easy dinner’s like this! It’s exactly what I need during the week!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:26 pmI am a huge fan of EASY!
Kristen Chidsey
July 26, 2016 at 9:50 amLove how easy this is Liz and I know it is something my entire family will LOVE.
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:24 pmYES! Potatoes are always a win. ;)
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July 26, 2016 at 9:14 amThis recipe looks oh so good! And…. um… super cute nails! I love the festiveness! :)
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:24 pmAww thank you so much!!
tanya
July 26, 2016 at 8:59 amI 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!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:26 pmHeck yes! I love easy!