Camp cooking rewards the meals that don’t ask for much attention once the fire’s going. Foil Packet Cajun Corn and Sausage Medley fits that rhythm: everything gets sealed up, set over steady coals, and left to do its thing while you top off lanterns or wrangle the cooler.
Inside the packet, sweet corn rounds and smoky sausage warm through together, picking up spice and a little char where the foil meets the heat. When you peel it open, the aroma hits first—garlic, paprika, pepper, and just enough kick—followed by juicy kernels and browned sausage edges that taste like you planned ahead.
It’s a handy side for summer camping because you can assemble the packets at home, stack them flat, and cook as many as you need without dirtying a skillet. Serve it next to burgers, grilled chicken, or campfire beans, then fold up the foil and call it done.
Foil Packet Cajun Corn and Sausage Medley
Equipment
- Heavy-duty foil
- Tongs
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 8 ounces smoked sausage sliced (andouille or kielbasa)
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss corn, sausage, and bell pepper with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Lay out two large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Divide mixture evenly and seal each packet tightly.
- Place packets over hot campfire coals for 15–18 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until corn is tender and sausage is browned.
- Carefully unwrap and serve hot.