Cheesy Bacon Potato Foil Packets

5 from 3 votes

Flavor-loaded potatoes & bacon cooked inside foil packs, then topped with melty cheese + green onions. An easy twist on the classic loaded potatoes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy potato side dish recipe, grilling recipes, potatoes, summer bbq side dish

Servings: serves

2 pounds mini Yukon gold potatoes OR small red potatoes rinsed, dried, and quartered
4 strips low-sodium uncooked bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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.

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.