Sausage, Broccoli, and Cheddar Foil Packs are a quick and easy meal with minimal cleanup. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 sausages (such as Italian or smoked sausage), sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Foil Packs:
- Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil. Place them on a flat surface.
- Assemble Foil Packs:
- In the center of each piece of foil, place a portion of sliced sausages, broccoli florets, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season and Drizzle:
- Drizzle olive oil over the sausage, broccoli, and cheese in each foil pack. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over each pack. Add red pepper flakes if you desire some heat.
- Fold and Seal:
- Fold the foil over the ingredients, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
- Bake:
- Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve:
- Carefully open the foil packs (watch out for steam) and transfer the contents to plates or serve directly in the foil. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your sausage, broccoli, and cheddar foil packs straight from the oven!
These foil packs are not only delicious but also make for easy cleanup. Customize the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste preferences. It’s a versatile recipe that can be prepared on the grill as well for a different flavor profile.
