Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil
Flavor-loaded, easy grilled potatoes and bacon are cooked inside foil packs and topped with melty cheese and green onions.
Servings: 6 serves
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 12x12-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
Serving: 1Packet | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
