Flavor-loaded potatoes & bacon cooked inside foil packs, then topped with melty cheese + green onions. An easy twist on the classic loaded potatoes!
Servings : 6serves
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundsmini Yukon gold potatoes OR small red potatoesrinsed, dried, and quartered
4stripslow-sodium uncooked bacon,diced
2tablespoonsbutter,melted
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried rosemary
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1cuplow fat shredded cheddar cheese
½cupchopped green onions,for garnish
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high OR preheat the oven to 425˚F.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, butter, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
Divide up the potato mixture between four 12x12-inch pieces of foil.
Wrap foil tightly around the potatoes and pierce foil in three different spots with a fork.
Transfer to the grill and cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes OR bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Pierce with a fork to check for doneness.
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 cheese is melted.
Sprinkle 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, replace the bacon with mushrooms or smoked paprika.
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.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy potato side dish recipe, grilling recipes, potatoes, summer bbq side dish