Ham & Sweet Potato Foil Packets

Ham, sweet potatoes, and green beans make a simple sweet-and-savory foil packet dinner. A little butter, garlic powder, and brown sugar add flavor while everything cooks together.

Recipe contributed by Wendy Perez, Brevard County, Florida.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 15-20 minutes
Yield: 1 foil packet
To serve more people: Make one packet per person, multiplying the ingredients as needed.

Ingredients

• 1/4 of a ham steak
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced or diced sweet potato
• 1/2 cup green beans, fresh or frozen
• Butter, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Brown sugar, to taste
• 1 large sheet heavy-duty aluminum foil

Directions

1. Lay a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a work surface.
2. Place the ham in the center of the foil.
3. Add the sweet potato and green beans around the ham.
4. Add a small amount of butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and brown sugar to taste.
5. Bring the edges of the foil together and fold securely to seal the packet.
6. Cook the packet over moderate campfire coals or on the grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning or rotating as needed, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the meal is heated through.
7. Carefully remove the packet with tongs and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Open the packet away from your face and hands to allow the hot steam to escape before serving.

Adjust the Seasoning

Ham is already salty, so additional salt usually isn't necessary. If you substitute another meat, season the packet to suit the ingredients you're using.