Grilled Sausage and Cabbage Foil Packets with Potatoes is a delicious recipe that can be made ahead of time and grilled or baked in the oven when needed. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for even busy weeknights!
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I get excited when the weather gets warm enough to break out the grill! My fiancé does all the grilling because I have this weird grilling-phobia – haha! I usually stick to creating the recipes, but let him toss in his 2-cents every once in-a-while.
I always forgot how easy foil packet dinners are to make and how well all the flavors blend together when you cook them. Because they are so easy, they are a great option for when you want to grill on weeknights, as well as weekends. Not into grilling? Instructions are also including on how to bake this recipe in the oven.
I prefer to use chicken and apple sausage with this particular recipe. It’s really delicious with the cabbage and potatoes. Because potatoes and cabbage are both pretty bland foods, you could also use pretty much any sausage variety that you prefer.
Note: If you’re looking for a low carb version, try my recipe for Sausage, Cabbage, and Radish Foil Packets or simply eliminate the potatoes and double the cabbage in this recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for any night of the week.
- You can make this meal ahead of time and grill or bake when dinner time rolls around.
- Change up the flavor easily by swapping in different types of sausage to suit your own preferences.
How to Make Sausage and Cabbage Foil Packets with Potatoes
Prep!
For this recipe, I have included most of the prep work in the steps to create the recipe because as you prep each ingredient, you’ll be adding it to the foil packet.
You will need 4 pieces of aluminum foil, each about 2 feet long. Preheat your grill to 325-350°F (or medium heat).
Create!
Cut the head of cabbage in half and then one half into quarters. Save the other half for another use. Cut each quarter into approximately 1-inch chunks and place onto the center of each sheet of aluminum foil.
Dice the shallot and evenly distribute it over the 4 piles of cabbage. Mince the garlic and add that evenly to each packet as well.
Cut the potatoes into bite size pieces and divide them evenly among the packets. Season each packet with salt and pepper.
Slice each sausage link into 8 pieces. Scatter them on top of the packets. Top each packet with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Fold the long edges of the foil over the ingredients, and tightly roll up the sides.
Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, open a packet and check the potatoes for fork tenderness. If needed, heat an additional 2-5 minutes, but watch closely as to not burn the cabbage.
See Tips and Techniques section below on how to bake these foil packets in the oven.
Present!
You can eat this meal right out of the foil packets (less clean up!) or dump each one out onto a plate. Top with fresh parsley, if desired.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Grilled Sausage and Cabbage Foil Packets
- You can also use pretty much any variety of sausage that you prefer with this recipe.
- To bake these Sausage and Cabbage foil packets, preheat your oven to 350°F. Assemble the packets as directed in the recipe, then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender, being careful not to burn the cabbage.
FAQ’s
- Is sausage and cabbage keto? If you were to omit the potatoes from this recipe, then yes, this recipe would be keto friendly.
- What do you serve with sausage and cabbage? Good choices for vegetables to serve with sausage and cabbage foil packets are potatoes, radishes, or cauliflower.
Other Recipes to Try
- Sausage and Pepper Foil Packets with Cauliflower
- Chipotle-Honey Barbecue Spareribs
- Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp
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Grilled Sausage Foil Packets with Cabbage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 1 pound potatoes * I use small golden potatoes
- 1 shallot * sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic * minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 sausage links * variety of your choice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- fresh parsley * optional, garnish
Instructions
- You will need 4 pieces of aluminum foil, each about 2 feet long. Preheat your grill to 325-350°F (or medium heat).
- Cut the head of cabbage in half and then one of the halves into quarters (save the other half for another use). Cut each quarter into approximately 1-inch chunks and place onto the center of each sheet of aluminum foil.
- Dice the shallot and evenly distribute it over the 4 piles of cabbage. Mince the garlic and add that evenly to each packet, as well.
- Cut the potatoes into bite size pieces and divide them evenly among the packets. Season each packet with salt and pepper.
- Slice each sausage link into 8 pieces. Scatter them on top of the packets. Top each packet with 1 Tablespoon of the butter.
- Fold the long edges of the foil over the ingredients, and tightly roll up the sides.
- Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, open a packet and check the potatoes for fork tenderness. If needed, heat an addition 2-5 minutes, but watch closely as to not burn the cabbage.
- See notes section for how to bake in the oven.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Grilled Sausage and Cabbage Foil Packets
- You can also use pretty much any variety of sausage that you prefer with this recipe.
- To bake these Sausage and Cabbage foil packets, preheat your oven to 350°F. Assemble the packets as directed in the recipe, then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender, being careful not to burn the cabbage.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on May 2, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2019.
