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Hobo Potatoes

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"This is a very good veggie dish I learned years ago at a school camp-out. It's easy to make and can also be made in the oven the same way."
Hobo Potatoes Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 pounds baking potatoes
  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 1 onion
  • seasoning salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Peel and cut up the potatoes and carrots into bite-size chunks. Chop up onion.
  2. Combine all veggies in tin foil or foil baking bag. Season with desired amount of seasoning salt and top with butter. Seal foil well (you may need more than one bag, so the vegetables are done evenly).
  3. Grill for approximately 40 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are soft (flip bags at least 3-4 times during grilling). Remove form grill and place the veggies in a large bowl and add the sour cream, mixing well.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by jody1 
These are VERY good! I make mine in a 350 degree oven. I cut the potatoes in slices, top with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by BOORABBIT 
This is a great recipe but I altered it a bit. No butter or sour cream and added a bit more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by COOKINGSHERRY 
This is a good side dish for BBQ chicken or ribs. The sour cream balances the spiciness of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by stephanie 
I've been making this for a long time but without the carrots. If you like cabbage try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by Ktuluu 
Amazing! this recipe is so easy and it tastes awesome! I like to add garlic to mine MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2006 by ROBYNSHERE 
oh my goodness this was great!!! I've made it both with and without carrots and even added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by Catie V 
In terms of "camping food" this is terrific! I also added chopped up mushrooms, zucchini, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Kady-June 
Super super good. I baked mine in the oven at 350F for around 50 minutes and it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Alyson 
Yummy yummy yummy! I used red potatoes and didn't add the carrots. Also I cooked the potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by MommaJ 
These are the best potatoes in the world. We add carrots for more nutrients and color. Yummy... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Hobo Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 412

  • Total Fat: 19.3g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 192mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9.1g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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