# 20 Mess-Free Foil Packet Meals You Need To Make Now - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/lunch/20-mess-free-foil-packet-meals-you-need-to-make-now/ - Published: 2020-05-16T20:00:02+10:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield ## _As a kid, I used to love putting together things like banana, chocolate buds and vanilla together and cooking it in the oven in an aluminium foil envelope._ > The gooey delicious food was always hot and delicious, served with some ice cream( > yummm!) — makes my mouth watering just thinking about it. > My family did this a lot when we were camping too — putting a few different ingredients > that we might like into foil, folding it over and cooking for about 10 minutes. > I came across them again recently, and I felt quite a bit of nostalgia. And I’m > looking forward to getting in the kitchen with my kids to try a few different > styles of ‘foil cooking’. In the US, they call this style of cooking, ‘hobo dinners’. > So, here are 20 mess-free foil packet meals you need to make now. --- ## **1.󠀁[ Prawn and Asparagus Foil Packs](https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-and-asparagus-foil-packs-with-garlic-lemon-butter-sauce/)󠁿** The freshness of the shrimp and flavourful crunch of asparagus make this one a superb meal! [⌊Delicious shrimp and asparagus foil packets perfect for quick mess free meals Fresh herbs and lemo⌉⌊Delicious shrimp and asparagus foil packets perfect for quick mess free meals Fresh herbs and lemo⌉ ](https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-and-asparagus-foil-packs-with-garlic-lemon-butter-sauce/) [via cookingclassy.com](https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-and-asparagus-foil-packs-with-garlic-lemon-butter-sauce/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-and-asparagus-foil-packs-with-garlic-lemon-butter-sauce/)󠁿 --- ## **2. 󠀁[Grilled Chili Cheese Fries Recipe](https://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Grilled-Chili-Cheese-Fries-Foil-Packet-7902)󠁿** Can I just say, this is “THE BOMB!” [⌊Easy foil packet meal with cheese beef and fries⌉⌊Easy foil packet meal with cheese beef and fries⌉ ](https://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Grilled-Chili-Cheese-Fries-Foil-Packet-7902) [via readyseteat.com](https://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Grilled-Chili-Cheese-Fries-Foil-Packet-7902) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Grilled-Chili-Cheese-Fries-Foil-Packet-7902)󠁿 --- ## **3. 󠀁[Scrumptious Garlic Butter Salmon](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/scrumptious-garlic-butter-salmon/)󠁿** You’ll never look at salmon the same way again with this mouth-watering salmon cooked with garlic and butter in foil. Yum! [⌊Delicious baked fish cooked in foil with lemon slices and herbs perfect for quick mess free meals⌉⌊Delicious baked fish cooked in foil with lemon slices and herbs perfect for quick mess free meals⌉ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/scrumptious-garlic-butter-salmon/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/scrumptious-garlic-butter-salmon/)󠁿 --- ## **4. 󠀁[Slow Cooker Savoury Quiche](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/slow-cooker-savoury-quiche/)󠁿** This quiche is not just savoury, it’s frugal! And cooking eggs in the slow cooker gives a soft texture to the eggs which I really love. [⌊Easy foil packet dinner with vegetables and meat⌉⌊Easy foil packet dinner with vegetables and meat⌉ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/slow-cooker-savoury-quiche/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/slow-cooker-savoury-quiche/)󠁿 --- ## **5. 󠀁[Brown Butter Cauliflower Foil Packets](https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-foil-packets-recipe)󠁿** This flavourful dish is not only super delicious, it’s healthy too! It’s paleo, gluten-free and low carb. What more can you ask for? [⌊Delicious cheesy cauliflower florets perfect for a mess free foil packet meal Easy to prepare and f⌉⌊Delicious cheesy cauliflower florets perfect for a mess free foil packet meal Easy to prepare and f⌉ ](https://foodgawker.com/post/2018/01/19/711164/) [via foodgawker.com](https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-foil-packets-recipe) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-foil-packets-recipe)󠁿 --- ## **6. 󠀁[Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Gnocchi in Foil Packets](https://www.eatwell101.com/foil-packets-garlic-butter-mushroom-and-gnocchi)󠁿** This tasty mushrooms and gnocchi packed with garlic and butter, placed in foil and baked is heaven on a plate (or rather on foil). [⌊Delicious garlic herb potatoes cooked in foil for easy mess free meals Perfect for quick family din⌉⌊Delicious garlic herb potatoes cooked in foil for easy mess free meals Perfect for quick family din⌉ ](https://www.eatwell101.com/foil-packets-garlic-butter-mushroom-and-gnocchi) [via eatwell101.com](https://www.eatwell101.com/foil-packets-garlic-butter-mushroom-and-gnocchi) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.eatwell101.com/foil-packets-garlic-butter-mushroom-and-gnocchi)󠁿 --- ## **7. 󠀁[Spicy Cilantro Garlic Shrimp](https://cocinandoconalena.blogspot.com/2011/04/spicy-cilantro-garlic-shrimp.html)󠁿** Nothing beats a grilled shrimp recipe. It’s easy and simple! And with this dish, just add some garlic, cilantro and some spices and voila! A no fuss, real tasty grilled shrimp. [⌊Delicious seafood foil packets featuring prawns herbs and lemon perfect for easy mess free meals⌉⌊Delicious seafood foil packets featuring prawns herbs and lemon perfect for easy mess free meals⌉ ](https://cocinandoconalena.blogspot.com/2011/04/spicy-cilantro-garlic-shrimp.html) [via cocinandoconalena.blogspot.com](https://cocinandoconalena.blogspot.com/2011/04/spicy-cilantro-garlic-shrimp.html) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://cocinandoconalena.blogspot.com/2011/04/spicy-cilantro-garlic-shrimp.html)󠁿 --- ## **8. 󠀁[Foil Pack Italian Chicken and Veggies](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/foil-pack-italian-chicken-and-veggies/)󠁿** For a healthy satisfying dish with no guilt, try this chicken and veggies recipe that’s packed with amazing Italian seasonings. Yum! [⌊Delicious foil packet chicken with potatoes carrots and herbs perfect for quick mess free family⌉⌊Delicious foil packet chicken with potatoes carrots and herbs perfect for quick mess free family⌉ ](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/foil-pack-italian-chicken-and-veggies/) [via chelseasmessyapron.com](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/foil-pack-italian-chicken-and-veggies/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/foil-pack-italian-chicken-and-veggies/)󠁿 --- ## **9. 󠀁[Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/parmesan-chicken-foil-packets/)󠁿** You’ll never go wrong with this lovely chicken foil packets cooked with zucchini and tomato sauce and topped with creamy mozzarella cheese. This is sooo good! [⌊Easy foil packet meal for quick dinner preparation⌉⌊Easy foil packet meal for quick dinner preparation⌉ ](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/parmesan-chicken-foil-packets/) [via spendwithpennies.com](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/parmesan-chicken-foil-packets/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/parmesan-chicken-foil-packets/)󠁿 --- ## **10. 󠀁[Grilled Pasta Packets](http://www.eat8020.com/2012/06/80-grilled-pasta-packets.html)󠁿** Pasta in a foil with tomatoes, basil, garlic, lemon and goat cheese? Divine! [⌊Delicious foil packet spaghetti with fresh tomatoes lemon and herbs perfect for quick mess free⌉⌊Delicious foil packet spaghetti with fresh tomatoes lemon and herbs perfect for quick mess free⌉ ](http://www.eat8020.com/2012/06/80-grilled-pasta-packets.html) [via eat8020.com](http://www.eat8020.com/2012/06/80-grilled-pasta-packets.html) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](http://www.eat8020.com/2012/06/80-grilled-pasta-packets.html)󠁿 --- ## **11. 󠀁[Bacon Ranch Chicken](https://thebestblogrecipes.com/cajun-style-grill-foil-packets/)󠁿** This yummy chicken dinner recipe cooked with potatoes and ranch-flavoured butter, topped with melted cheese and bacon is a delicious way to end your day. [⌊Baked chicken topped with crispy bacon melted cheese and fresh herbs served with roasted potatoes⌉⌊Baked chicken topped with crispy bacon melted cheese and fresh herbs served with roasted potatoes⌉ ](https://thebestblogrecipes.com/cajun-style-grill-foil-packets/) [via thebestblogrecipes.com](https://thebestblogrecipes.com/cajun-style-grill-foil-packets/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://thebestblogrecipes.com/cajun-style-grill-foil-packets/)󠁿 --- ## **12. 󠀁[Mediterranean Salmon in Foil Packets](https://www.theseasonedmom.com/mediterranean-salmon-foil-packets/)󠁿** Even your kids will love this Mediterranean salmon with pesto sauce and cooked in foil packets. Super flavourful, the whole family will love it. [⌊Foil packet meal with fresh vegetables herbs and cheese for a quick mess free dinner⌉⌊Foil packet meal with fresh vegetables herbs and cheese for a quick mess free dinner⌉ ](https://www.theseasonedmom.com/mediterranean-salmon-foil-packets/) [via theseasonedmom.com](https://www.theseasonedmom.com/mediterranean-salmon-foil-packets/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.theseasonedmom.com/mediterranean-salmon-foil-packets/)󠁿 --- ## **13. 󠀁[Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/foil-packet-sweet-potato-tacos/)󠁿** Turn your nights into one you’ll never forget with this flavourful sweet potato dish with taco filling and cooked in foil. Magical! [⌊Healthy foil packet dinner with beef carrots and vegetables for quick family meals⌉⌊Healthy foil packet dinner with beef carrots and vegetables for quick family meals⌉ ](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/foil-packet-sweet-potato-tacos/) [via melskitchencafe.com](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/foil-packet-sweet-potato-tacos/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/foil-packet-sweet-potato-tacos/)󠁿 --- ## **14. ****󠀁[Barbecued Apple Crisp](http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/06/barbecued-apple-crisp.html)󠁿** Apples with some old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar, pack in foil and throw onto the grill, this is one delicious dessert you must make now! [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ [via cookingwithjax.com](http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/06/barbecued-apple-crisp.html) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](http://www.cookingwithjax.com/2012/06/barbecued-apple-crisp.html)󠁿 --- ## **15. 󠀁[Indian Spiced Baked Potato and Egg](https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Spiced-Baked-Potato-and-Egg-Foil-Packets-_Gluten-Free_-Paleo-Friendly_-1802506)󠁿** Take baked potato to the next level by adding Indian spices and egg. [⌊Easy foil packet meals for quick mess free cooking at home Perfect for busy weeknights and family⌉⌊Easy foil packet meals for quick mess free cooking at home Perfect for busy weeknights and family⌉ ](https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Spiced-Baked-Potato-and-Egg-Foil-Packets-_Gluten-Free_-Paleo-Friendly_-1802506) [via yummly.com](https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Spiced-Baked-Potato-and-Egg-Foil-Packets-_Gluten-Free_-Paleo-Friendly_-1802506) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Spiced-Baked-Potato-and-Egg-Foil-Packets-_Gluten-Free_-Paleo-Friendly_-1802506)󠁿 --- ## **16. 󠀁[Chicken and Rice Fajitas in Foil](https://diethood.com/chicken-rice-fajitas-in-foil/)󠁿** Let the whole family enjoy the tasty goodness of fajitas with chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cooked in foil packets. [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ [via diethood.com](https://diethood.com/chicken-rice-fajitas-in-foil/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://diethood.com/chicken-rice-fajitas-in-foil/)󠁿 --- ## **17. 󠀁[Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets](https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-foil-packets-in-oven-recipe)󠁿** The incredible sweet and sour taste of this Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets cooked in the oven is so delectable, you’ll find the whole family begging for this. [⌊Healthy foil packet salmon with colorful vegetables and lime wedge⌉⌊Healthy foil packet salmon with colorful vegetables and lime wedge⌉ ](https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-foil-packets-in-oven-recipe) [via eatwell101.com](https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-foil-packets-in-oven-recipe) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-foil-packets-in-oven-recipe)󠁿 --- ## **18. 󠀁[Zucchini Parmesan Foil Packets](https://www.southernliving.com/dinner/spring-foil-packet-recipes?iid=NL_WhatsCooking_03252018&utm_source=southernliving.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=whats-cooking&utm_content=2018032517PM#zucchini-parmesan-spring-foil-packet-recipes)󠁿** This healthy dinner using eggplant, layers of fresh zucchini, lots of spices and herbs, butter, and Parmesan cheese is definitely one to include in your menu tonight. [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ [via southernliving.com](https://www.southernliving.com/dinner/spring-foil-packet-recipes?iid=NL_WhatsCooking_03252018&utm_source=southernliving.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=whats-cooking&utm_content=2018032517PM#zucchini-parmesan-spring-foil-packet-recipes) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.southernliving.com/dinner/spring-foil-packet-recipes?iid=NL_WhatsCooking_03252018&utm_source=southernliving.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=whats-cooking&utm_content=2018032517PM#zucchini-parmesan-spring-foil-packet-recipes)󠁿 --- ## **19. 󠀁[Beef, Carrot & Potato Bundles](https://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/fbpt/melissaharrison/foil-packet-camping-recipes?utm_term=.dpG21E2oA#.cm8DkPD8Q)󠁿** Just stack them together, add some spices then cook it in foil. That’s it! One nutritious and filling dinner for you. [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ [via buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/fbpt/melissaharrison/foil-packet-camping-recipes?utm_term=.dpG21E2oA#.cm8DkPD8Q) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/fbpt/melissaharrison/foil-packet-camping-recipes?utm_term=.dpG21E2oA#.cm8DkPD8Q)󠁿 --- ## **20. 󠀁[Philly Cheesesteak Tin Foil Dinners](https://www.highheelsandgrills.com/philly-cheesesteak-tin-foil-dinners/)󠁿** You just can’t get enough of this Philly Cheesesteak with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, provolone and some spices then wrapped in foil packet. [⌊Easy cheesy beef and vegetable foil packets for quick mess free meals⌉⌊Easy cheesy beef and vegetable foil packets for quick mess free meals⌉[ [via highheelsandgrills.com](https://www.highheelsandgrills.com/philly-cheesesteak-tin-foil-dinners/) ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://www.highheelsandgrills.com/philly-cheesesteak-tin-foil-dinners/)󠁿   --- [⌊Delicious foil packet meals perfect for quick mess free cooking with minimal cleanup Ideal for bus⌉⌊Delicious foil packet meals perfect for quick mess free cooking with minimal cleanup Ideal for bus⌉[ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)