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Foil Packet Recipes to Warm You Up This Winter

Foil Packet Recipes to Warm You Up This Winter

By Kaitlyn Yarborough

January 25, 2019

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Winter is all about staying as cozy as possible. When it comes to food, to us that means comfort, ease, and heartiness. Well, look no further than these winter foil packet recipes. Whether you’re craving garlicky steak, cheesy buffalo chicken, or even jambalaya, these cold weather recipes will have you reaching for your trusty heavy-duty tin foil tonight. All of the flavor comes together inside the packs in just one simple step, and you get to bypass every bit of the lengthy prep and complicated mess, which basically means your weeknights are about to get way better. So don’t let the cold weather get you down at dinnertime. These 21 easy winter foil packet meals are ready to put in the work for you.

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Tin Foil Jambalaya

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Recipe: Tin Foil Jambalaya

Nothing warms us up on a cold winter night like jambalaya. This quick-fix version of traditional jambalaya has all of your favorite ingredients, but can be made with much less hassle.

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Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs

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Recipe: Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs

Steak and potatoes make a classic duo, and you can let them shine in this easy foil pack. Savory herbs, olive oil, and garlic are all you need.

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Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Gnocchi Foil Packets

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Recipe: Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Gnocchi Foil Packets

This buttery, herby sauce is about as cozy as it gets. Gnocchi is already quick to cook—so it makes a perfect starch to steam up with some mushrooms.

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Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches

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Recipe: Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches

Part pull-apart bread, part French dip, this recipe is a melty masterpiece. Kids and adults alike will love it.

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Foil-Packet Sweet Potato Hash

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Recipe: Foil-Packet Sweet Potato Hash

This foil pack is practically made for the best no-fuss brunch ever. Sweet potatoes, bell peppers, smoked chicken sausage, and eggs are your ticket to success.

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Grilled Pork Chops and Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce Foil Packets

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Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops and Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce Foil Packets

We're not sure what's better—the marinated pork chop or fresh chimichurri sauce. Potatoes are just the hearty touch to cap it all off.

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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets with Ranch Crema

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Recipe: Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets with Ranch Crema

Turn that buffalo chicken dip into a low-carb dinner. The ranch crema sounds fancy but is actually super simple to make.

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Spicy Meatball Foil Packs

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Recipe: Spicy Meatball Foil Packs

When you're craving comfort food with a slightly spicy kick, look no further than this meatball foil pack recipe. You can double the recipe and make meatball subs the next day!