Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets

Nothing says campground cooking quite like a foil packet meal cooked over the campfire. These Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets combine seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, onions, and melted cheddar cheese into one easy, satisfying meal. Everything cooks together in a foil packet, making cleanup quick and simple—perfect for camping trips, RV adventures, and backyard fire pits.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings like ketchup, mustard, pickles, or relish for a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger dinner.

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Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this! 🍔🔥These Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets are packed with hearty cheeseburger flavor and cook right in foil for easy cleanup around the campfire.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 ¼-pound 100% beef burger patties
• 4 medium potatoes thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: pickles ketchup, mustard, relish

Method

 

1. Toss potatoes and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Divide among four large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
3. Place one beef patty on top of each potato mixture.
4. Seal packets tightly.
5. Cook over a campfire grate or grill for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
6. Carefully open packets and verify patties have reached 160°F.
7. Top with cheddar cheese and leave open for 2–3 minutes until melted.
8. Add desired burger toppings and serve.

Notes

Make-Ahead Camping Tip:

Assemble the foil packets at home and store them in a cooler until you’re ready to cook. This saves prep time at the campsite and makes dinner as simple as placing the packets on the campfire grate or grill.

There are actually three ways campers could approach it:

Option 1: Prep Everything at Home

• Slice potatoes and onions.
• Assemble the packets completely.
• Store in the refrigerator overnight.
• Transport in a cooler.

This is ideal for campers arriving late on Friday evening.

Option 2: Prep Vegetables at Home

• Slice potatoes and onions ahead of time.
• Store in zip-top bags or containers.
• Assemble packets at the campsite.

This gives a little more flexibility while still reducing campsite prep.

Option 3: Freezer Meal Version

• Assemble packets completely.
• Freeze flat.
• Place frozen packets in the cooler.
• They help keep the cooler cold while thawing.

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