Cheese Potato Packet Recipes

GRILLED CHEESY POTATO PACK

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 1 (18x13-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place potatoes on center of foil. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil over potatoes so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packet on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 30 minutes, turning once. Carefully open packet; sprinkle cheese over potatoes. Cover loosely; let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY POTATOES FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Prepare 4 sheets 12" x 10" of aluminum foil.
• Peel and dice potatoes.
• Place one diced potato per sheet of foil. Add one tablespoon of diced onion. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of potatoes and drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Bring the longer sides of foil sheet together and make a couple of 1" folds to close. Make sure to leave enough room for the steam. Close tightly the shorter sides.
• Place foil packets on a large baking sheet.
• If baking in the oven: preheat to 375 degrees F. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully, open the pockets and allow steam to escape. Check if potatoes are soft. Sprinkle shredded cheese, dividing evenly over all pockets. Scrunch down the sides of foil and place sheet back in the oven to melt the cheese. You can broil them for 2 minutes, if desired.
• If cooking on the grill: preheat grill to medium heat. Place foil packs on the grill, close and cook for 10 minutes. Flip over and cook for 10 more minutes. Carefully open packs and allow steam to escape. Check if potatoes are done. Top with cheese and close packs for few more minutes to melt the cheese.
• Serve.

CHEESE POTATO PACKET

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Drain potatoes. On a double thickness of greased heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square), layer half of the potatoes, bacon, onion, cheese and butter. Repeat layers., Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted. Carefully remove foil to allow steam to escape.

CHEESE-TOPPED POTATOES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with onion, bacon, butter, salt and pepper. Place on a large piece of greased heavy-duty foil (about 36x12-in. rectangle). Fold foil around potatoes, sealing tightly., Cook on campfire or in covered grill until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes per side. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape; place cheese over potatoes. Cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream.

CHEESY CAMPFIRE POTATOES

Steps:

• Build a campfire and allow the fire to burn until it has accumulated a bed of coals. Rake the coals into a flat bed on one side of the fire.
• Cut 2 lengths of heavy duty foil approximately 18 inches square, placing one on top of the other for strength. Spray top one with non-stick spray. Spread potatoes on foil leaving plenty of room to fold up later. Scatter the onion over potatoes; slice the margarine over the potatoes; layer the Parmesan, mozzarella, and Cheddar cheeses over the potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring opposite edges of foil together and seal.
• Place the packet directly onto your campfire and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 35 minutes.

SAVORY CHEESE POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Cut a large piece of heavy-duty foil (18x18 inches).
• Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the ranch dressing; stir to coat.
• Transfer potatoes to the center of the foil piece.
• Sprinkle with the shredded cheese blend.
• Fold foil over potatoes to make a packet.
• Make sure edges are sealed and allow space on the sides for circulation of heat.
• Place packet on grill over medium heat.
• Cover and grill 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Place packet on a large platter.
• Carefully open packet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and salt/pepper if desired.

POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Tear off 4 large squares of aluminum foil and spray with Pam.
• Scrub potatoes.
• Slice with skins on (like you would to fix fried potatoes).
• Divide potatoes among foil squares.
• Shake soup mix package before opening to mix it up well. Divide among 4 foil squares. You may or may not use whole package, depend on personal preference.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese on each square of foil.
• Put 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each foil square.
• Fold sides to completely cover potatoes and form a square packet.
• Put on grill, my DH, puts them on the shelf of our grill and cooks for 45 minutes.