Packet

Packet recipes are a type of convenience food that became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. They are typically made by combining dry ingredients in a small packet or bag, which can then be stored for later use.

Packet recipes were first introduced by the Knorr company in the 1930s, with their first product being a beef bouillon mix. This product was an instant success, and Knorr soon began offering other types of mixes, including chicken, vegetable, and fish bouillons.

Other companies began producing similar products, and by the 1950s, packet recipes were widely available. They became especially popular during the 1960s and 1970s, as more and more Americans began working outside the home and had less time for cooking.

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Recipes

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Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • yellow bell pepper
  • black bean
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • salt
  • paprika
  • chicken breast
  • jalapeño
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Chicken Fajitas Foil Packets

  • chicken breast
  • fajita seasoning
  • yellow
  • minute rice
  • water
  • olive oil
  • bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • guacamole
  • hot sauce
  • lime
  • salsa
  • flour tortilla
  • sour cream
  • tin foil
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Apple Pie Packets

  • value cinnamon
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • cook oat
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • lemon juice
  • apple
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Ranch Chicken and Potato Foil Packets

  • olive oil
  • bell pepper
  • lemon juice
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sugar
  • onion
  • ranch dressing
  • broccoli
  • worcestershire sauce
  • red potato
  • chicken breast
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Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • bell pepper
  • sweet bell pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • oil
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • tortilla
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CHEESY SAUSAGE POTATO FOIL PACKETS

  • paprika
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • cache valley sharp cheddar cheese
  • bell pepper
  • oregano
  • parsley flake
  • ths red potato
  • ths green bean
  • butter
  • parsley
  • salt
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Hobo Dinner Foil Packets

  • colby jack cheese
  • potato
  • ground beef
  • italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • salt
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Shrimp Foil Packets

  • red potato
  • olive oil
  • smoked sausage
  • shrimp
  • butter
  • bay seasoning
  • corn cob
  • parsley
  • salt
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Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • black bean
  • lime
  • corn
  • salsa
  • chicken broth
  • mexican cheese
  • olive oil
  • orange bell pepper
  • white rice
  • cilantro
  • chili powder
  • chicken breast
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Chicken and Chorizo Packets

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • oregano
  • cumin seed
  • fresno chile
  • tube polenta
  • chicken thigh
  • cotija cheese
  • chorizo
  • bell pepper
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Tex Mex Chicken Fajita Foil Packets

  • cooking spray
  • flour tortilla
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • salt
  • yukon gold potato
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • sweet paprika
  • garlic powder
  • sugar
  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • butter
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Steamed Red Snapper Packets

  • Fish tea
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • carrot
  • fennel
  • onion
  • orange
  • bonnet chile
  • water
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • parsley
  • oil anchovy
  • red snapper bone
  • Fish
  • salt
  • green onion
  • habanero chile
  • allspice
  • okra
  • canola oil
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • red snapper
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Lemon Chicken Foil Packets

  • green bean
  • red potato
  • olive oil
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • parmesan cheese
  • greek yogurt
  • salt
  • water
  • chicken breast
  • black pepper

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
bell pepper
olive oil
onion
butter
garlic
parsley
black pepper
chicken breast
red potato
carrot
chili powder
garlic powder
zucchini
thyme
sugar
rosemary
cumin
paprika
asparagus
water
cilantro
lime
oregano
green onion
pepper
black bean
jalapeño
shrimp
yellow squash
salsa
flour tortilla
lemon juice
potato
parmesan cheese
worcestershire sauce
salmon
steak
heavy duty foil
corn
honey
onion powder
chicken thigh
banana
canola oil
tomato
chive
cream cheese
crouton
margarine
chicken
milk
crescent dinner roll
top sirloin steak
yellow bell pepper
coriander
pork
cajun seasoning
fajita seasoning
yellow
minute rice
guacamole
hot sauce
sour cream
tin foil
value cinnamon
all purpose flour
brown sugar
cook oat
cornstarch
apple
prawn
heavy cream
mozzarella cheese
ranch dressing
broccoli
red pepper
onion soup
evaporated milk
rice
apple cider vinegar
smoked paprika
barbecue sauce
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sweet bell pepper
oil
tortilla
cache valley sharp cheddar cheese
parsley flake
ths red potato
ths green bean
colby jack cheese
ground beef
italian seasoning
summer squash
chipotle
basil
smoked sausage
bay seasoning
corn cob
chicken broth
mexican cheese
orange bell pepper
white rice
lime juice
cumin seed
fresno chile
tube polenta
cotija cheese
chorizo
cooking spray
yukon gold potato
sweet paprika
short grain sticky rice
coconut cream
fennel
orange
habanero chile
bonnet chile
allspice
okra
oil anchovy
red snapper bone
red snapper
green bean
lemon
greek yogurt
cabot vermont sharp
cabot greek yogurt
dijon mustard
cabot butter
maple syrup
mushroom
sweet potato

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • olive oil
  • onion
  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 33%

Common Ingredients

  • bell pepper 19%
  • butter 19%
  • onion 19%

Usual Ingredients

  • olive oil 16%
  • parsley 16%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 12%
  • garlic 12%