Hobo Potatoes Recipe
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Hobo Potatoes

By: KEW470 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 405 | Total Fat: 19.5g | Cholesterol: 46mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by jody1   view full review
These are VERY good! I make mine in a 350 degree oven. I cut the potatoes in slices, top with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Kady-June   view full review
Super super good. I baked mine in the oven at 350F for around 50 minutes and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by BOORABBIT   view full review
This is a great recipe but I altered it a bit. No butter or sour cream and added a bit more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2006 by ROBYNSHERE   view full review
oh my goodness this was great!!! I've made it both with and without carrots and even added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by COOKINGSHERRY   view full review
This is a good side dish for BBQ chicken or ribs. The sour cream balances the spiciness of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Duckball   view full review
Excellent. I grew up on this, but we didn't use carrots and we usually served it with sour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by stephanie   view full review
I've been making this for a long time but without the carrots. If you like cabbage try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by Ktuluu   view full review
Amazing! this recipe is so easy and it tastes awesome! I like to add garlic to mine
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by Catie V   view full review
In terms of "camping food" this is terrific! I also added chopped up mushrooms, zucchini, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Alyson   view full review
Yummy yummy yummy! I used red potatoes and didn't add the carrots. Also I cooked the potatoes...

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