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Flavor-packed, easy grilled potatoes in foil with tender potatoes and crispy bacon cooked in foil packs, then topped with melty cheddar and fresh green onions. This is an easy and delicious twist on classic loaded potatoes.
Easy Grilled Potatoes In Foil
I’ve been in a full-blown love affair with foil pack dinners every summer, and honestly, can you blame me? Minimal cleanup, no heating up the kitchen, and they’re packed with flavor. I make everything from shrimp foil packets to Italian chicken and vegetables, and now these cheesy bacon potato packets have joined the rotation in a big way. Seriously, if you love grilled potatoes, you have to try them in foil packets! They’re everything you love about loaded potatoes, with zero mess.
Grilling potatoes in foil locks in all that smoky flavor while keeping things simple. No boiling, no baking, and barely any cleanup. So next time you fire up the grill, make room for these. They’re easy, make-ahead friendly, and ridiculously good.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mini Yukon gold potatoes or small red potatoes – These hold their shape while grilling and get perfectly tender in the foil.
- Bacon – Adds salty, smoky flavor and a bit of crisp to every bite.
- Butter – Helps the potatoes cook evenly and adds rich, buttery goodness.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper make a simple seasoning mix that packs big savory flavor into the potatoes.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – Melts right over the hot potatoes for a gooey, cheesy finish.
- Green onions and parsley – Fresh, colorful garnishes that add brightness and a little crunch.
How To Make Grilled Potatoes In Foil
- Prep. Preheat your grill to medium-high OR preheat your oven to 425˚F.
- Prepare the potatoes. Start by cutting up the potatoes into cubes, then toss them in melted butter with pieces of bacon and seasonings.
- Grill. Wrap it all up in foil packets and bake or grill for 25 minutes.
- Add cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, put back on the grill until cheese is melted, and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Same size. For evenly cooked potatoes, ensure that they are quartered into uniform sizes.
- Seal the Foil. When wrapping your potatoes in foil, make sure that the packet is well sealed to keep in the steam for faster cooking and to prevent any juices from leaking out.
- Grill Safely. Don’t place the foil packets directly over open flames, as this can cause the foil to burn. Instead, aim for a medium-heat area on the grill.
- Check for Doneness. To check if your potatoes are done, carefully open one foil packet (be aware of hot steam) and pierce a potato with a fork. If it’s tender, they’re ready.
Recipe Variations
- Spice Mixes: Play around with different spice mixes like Cajun or Italian seasoning for a flavor twist. You can also try them with my homemade fajita seasoning.
- Different Meats: Try using diced ham, crumbled sausage, or even cooked ground beef in addition to or in place of bacon.
- Additional Veggies: Consider adding other veggies to your foil packets, like bell peppers or onions, for added texture.
- Cheese Choices: Why not try some smoked gouda for an extra hint of smokiness or a sharp cheddar for a more intense flavor?
- Vegetarian Option: For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add some hearty mushrooms or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to give that smoky flavor.
More Foil Pack Recipes
- Garlic Herb Steak and Potato Foil Packs
- Maple Mustard Salmon in Foil
- Grilled Shrimp Boil in Foil
- Surf ‘n Turf Foil Packs
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Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mini Yukon gold potatoes OR baby red potatoes, rinsed, dried, and quartered
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the grill to medium-high OR preheat the oven to 425˚F. Cut out four 12×12-inch pieces of foil and set aside.
- Prepare the potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the quartered potatoes, bacon, butter, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Make the foils. Divide up the potato mixture between the foils. Wrap the foil tightly around the potatoes and pierce the foil in three different spots with a fork.
- Grill. Transfer the foils to the grill and cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Pierce the foils with a fork to check the potatoes for doneness.
- Add cheese. Carefully open up each packet and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place them back on the grill or in the oven for a couple more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve. Remove from the grill, garnish with green onions and parsley, and serve. Optionally, you can serve them with a drizzle of hot sauce and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure your potatoes are cut evenly for uniform cooking, and seal the foil packets well to trap steam and prevent leakage.
- Avoid direct flames when grilling, and check for tenderness to see if they’re done.
- For variation, try different spice mixes, meats, veggies, and cheeses.
- For a vegetarian twist, omit the bacon. You can add mushrooms, if you like, with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Trying this out tonight but with regular potatoes since that is what I have…will also chop up Vidalia onion to cook with potatoes…
Yum!! I love foil wrap dinners, my kids think they are so fun!
I can not wait to try these with potatoes, but tonight I’m going to try these in the oven with cauliflower as I have 2 huge heads to use up and it sounds so good. I will leave in about the same size florets and hope for great results. I’m using my pressure oven. Yum
What a great side dish to add to any meal! They sound delicious!
These look SO delicious!! That cheese!
This looks so delicious! I’m totally making this this week!
Oh my! These look incredible!
Looking so tasty! Great idea! Thank you for the recipe!