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Cheese Potato Packet Recipe

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My dad has made these easy and delicious potatoes since I was little. The bacon adds to the smoky, grilled taste. —Shannon Talmage, Alexandria, Indiana

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Cheese Potato Packet Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons water
2 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3 tablespoons butter, cubed

Directions

Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Drain potatoes. On a double thickness of greased heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square), layer half of the potatoes, bacon, onion, cheese and butter. Repeat layers.
Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted. Carefully remove foil to allow steam to escape. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (prepared with reduced-fat butter) equals 548 calories, 34 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 1,063 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Potato Packet in Cooking for 2 Fall 2008, p37

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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by parksville

Really good and easy to make. Used Oscar Mayer real bacon pieces, sprinkled w/ cracked black pepper and shredded tex-mex cheese b/c that's what I had on hand. Will definitely make again experimenting w/ different cheeses.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by Ladyrider2

This is similar to what we did as kids in the 50's, only we used ground beef. A good, hearty meal for dinner this way by adding some corn or other vegies wrapped in heavy duty foil and without the cheese. Season as desired!

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by corkykay

add a egg or 2 and cook till your desired doneness, breakfast all in one. we add english muffin bread toasted with honey butter.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by OzarkMeatSmoker

Good stuff Maynard!!! We do this as camping grub on the campfire coals. Cook the bacon in the wave, why dirty a skillett? And you can do the taters and bacon ahead at home and assemble at the campsite if you are not "roughing it smoothly" in a RV as we do.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by kitchenmagician1953

This is nothing new to me, I'm sure there are a lot of people out there with similar recipes. I've been making these potatoes on the BBQ grill since the mid 70s. I don't parboil my potatoes, there's enough steam produced from the onions to cook the potatoes as they grill.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by Cookingwarmstheheart

Everyone and I do mean everyone Loved these potatoes. Great for the grill or camping. And no mess, what a bonus.

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2011 by JCV4

I agree! The recipe is simple and delicious. Thanks!

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2011 by cyssirinck

Simple and delicious!