Kids of all ages enjoy getting involved in cooking… and it’s even more fun when they like the results! I recently tried a meal in a packet that I think kids will enjoy making. A quick and convenient meal in a packet. 
Grilled Cheddar Burgers and Veggies
Feeds 6
1 1/2 pounds ground meat
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons peppered seasoned salt
3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or can of potatoes, sliced)
2 cups baby carrots, cut lengthwise if very big
18 cherry tomatoes, cut in half (if desired)
6 medium green onions, sliced
(or equivalent amounts of any preferred vegetable, consult your child)
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
Prepare your grill as necessary. Then grab 6 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (approximately 12 x 18 inches). Spray each piece with cooking spray. (If your child is old enough to do that part you might want them to do the spraying outside)
In a large bowl, dig in and mix the first 5 ingredients together. Divide the meat mixture into six and shape into patties.
Place sliced potato in the center of the foil. Add the meat patty and then the rest of the vegetables. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.
Fold the foil over all and make a tight 1/2 fold. Seal the ends but be sure to leave space for circulation. (In other words, don’t let the kids wrap those ends up too tightly. It needs to be sealed well…just not rolled up tightly)
Put the packets on the grill at medium heat and cover grill. Let them cook about 20 minutes. If you’ve used fresh potatoes you will want to be sure to slice them as thinly as possible as they will take the longest to cook. (I found my carrots a bit undercooked… perhaps a bit of microwaving of carrots and potatoes would solve the problem of foods cooking at different rates) I also experimented with squash and green peppers. Both worked great!
Place a packet on each persons plate. Let each child carefully cut an X on the top of the packet (naturally only if age appropriate and remind them about steam)
