Cheesy Potatoes Foil Packets Recipes

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-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.

DAD'S FAVORITE CHEESY POTATOES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Slice potatoes thinly onto a big piece of heavy aluminum foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Crumble bacon over potatoes. Add onion and cheese cubes.
• Slice butter over all and mix mixture gently on the foil.
• Bring edges of foil up, leaving room for steam expansion. Seal with a double fold.
• Place package on grill and cook about 1 hour, turning several times. Be careful not to burn.