Grilled Potato Packets

Name: Grilled Potato Packets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 7), cut into wedges; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 6 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Potatoes require a little extra time on the grill, so remember to give these pouches first dibs on the flames. —Anna Bjornn, Rexburg, Idaho

Ingredients

2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 7), cut into wedges
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
6 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal. Repeat to make a second packet.
Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-23 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill.
Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Grill opened packets, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 165 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Tin Foil Potatoes on Grill in Simple & Delicious August/September 2011

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shereeder

Apr 27, 2016

I make packets on the grill with either chicken breast or kielbasa, throw in some carrots, baby reds, onions, green peppers, etc., along with 3-4 ice cubes for moisture. It usually takes about 1.5 hours on my charcoal grill. Yummy to sprinkle with cheese.
Phyllis Kesler

Jul 26, 2015

A favorite in our house. I cube the potatoes instead of wedges, cooks faster and easier for kids to eat.
Queenlalisa

Aug 31, 2014

Really easy and good. I made on the grill and in the oven. Both ways are good.
sgronholz

Jun 1, 2014

These potatoes were wonderful! I made a small batch for the two of us and parboiled the potatoes so we wouldn't have to grill them quite so long. This is definitely a "keeper" recipe and one that we'll be making often!
2princesses2luv

May 26, 2014

These were so good. I made a smaller batch and used regular onions instead of green ones. We will be making these often.
ebramkamp

May 22, 2014

I LOVE these. I did parcook the potatoes on the stove first in salted water. It speeds up the process. I also used more pepper and served with a dollop of sour cream. We will be making these again.
s.keeper

May 18, 2014

I've been making this recipe for years with Monterey Jack cheese. So tasty!
mas4144

Aug 17, 2013

I make something similar to this but I don't cook the potatoes in a pouch. I use small red potatoes cut in half and tossed in olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning. I place them cut side down on a foil lined baking pan and bake in a 350 degree oven until they are done and the cut side is crispy. I then add the other ingredients and wrap it in the foil until the cheese is melted.
cbachtel

Aug 1, 2013

I have been making a similar recipe to this for years, and it is a favorite of ours. I don't use the cheese or bacon, and I spray cooking spray on the foil to keep from sticking, and only put 1teas. butter to flavor. I divide up into individual packets to help it cook quicker (about 1 1/2 potatoes each) and just use chopped regular onions. Always a big hit with family, but the foil can be messy.
Nan Mock

Jul 24, 2013

This was great! I didn't have enough gas left in the grill :) so I put the packet in the oven at 400 degrees for the same amount of time. I also omitted the cheese to save calories - the potatoes were delicious on their own!