Foil Packet Party: Just 5 ingredients. Make mini foil-wrapped bombs and stack them like bricks everyone will love what’s inside.

For a garlicky version, add 2 to 3 cloves of minced fresh garlic or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the seasoning mix before tossing with the potatoes. If you enjoy a smoky note, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder. Fresh herbs also work beautifully: stir in a tablespoon or two of chopped rosemary, thyme, or parsley at the end of cooking rather than at the beginning, as delicate herbs can lose their brightness with long heat. To make the dish richer, tuck a small cube of cheese (such as cheddar, Gruyère, or smoked mozzarella) into the center of each foil packet for a melty surprise. For a lighter take, reduce the butter to 2 tablespoons and add a drizzle of olive oil before sealing the packets. You can also treat this as a base recipe and add thinly sliced onions or bell peppers to the packets for extra flavor and color—just keep the pieces small so they soften in the same time frame as the potatoes. If you’re cooking for a crowd, double the recipe and stack the packets in two layers in the slow cooker, rotating the top and bottom layers halfway through for more even cooking.