Grilled Cheesy Potato Packet Recipes

GRILLED CHEESY GARLIC POTATO PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut one 14x12-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Spray one side generously with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, pour oil over potato pieces; toss to coat. Add chives and garlic salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat.
• Place potatoes on center of sprayed side of foil piece. Fold foil over potatoes so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
• Cover and grill packet over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until potatoes are golden brown and tender.

GRILLED CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high, or oven to 425°F.
• Place the potatoes in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil or in a bowl.
• Pour the melted butter evenly over the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle on half of the cheddar cheese.
• Wrap the potatoes tightly in the aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill, or in the oven.
• Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the packet and cook for an addition 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Open the top of the foil packet and sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese.
• Leave the packet open and place it back on the grill, or in the oven. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• Top with the minced herbs, if desired.

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.

GRILLED CHEESY LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for direct and indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes, turn off one of the side burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on direct heat and add the bacon; cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate; set aside.
• Add the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir to coat with the bacon fat, then move to indirect heat and cover the grill. Cook, uncovering the grill and stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the Cheddar and move back to direct heat. Cook, uncovered, until the potato bottoms are golden and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, depending on the heat of your grill. Let cool for 10 minutes, then dot with the sour cream and sprinkle with the scallions and reserved bacon.

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.

GRILLED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal. Repeat to make a second packet., Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-23 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Grill opened packets, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

GRILLED POTATO, CARROT, AND ONION FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Peel and cut up the potatoes and carrots into bite-size chunks. Chop up onion.
• Combine all veggies in tin foil or foil baking bag. Season with desired amount of seasoning salt and top with butter. Seal foil well (you may need more than one bag, so the vegetables are done evenly).
• Grill until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes (flip bags at least 3-4 times during grilling). Remove from grill and place the veggies in a large bowl and add the sour cream, mixing well.

GRILLED CHEESY VEGETABLE HOBO PACKS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss vegetables with dressing; spoon onto 4 large sheets heavy-duty foil. Fold to make 4 packets.
• Grill 20 min. or until vegetables are tender. Cut slits in packets to release steam before opening packets. Top ingredients in packets with cheese; let stand 2 min. or until melted.
• Open packets completely; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

CHEESY POTATO BACON PACKETS FOR THE GRILL

Steps:

• Divide the sliced potatoes and onions equally between two pieces (about 18-inches each) heavy-duty foil, that has been sprayed liberally with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder; tossing lightly with hands to coat with seasonings.
• In a bowl combine grated cheddar mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; divide and sprinkle over the potatoes and onions.
• Divide/top with bacon and butter cubes.
• Bring opposite ends of the foil together over filling and fold down several times.
• Fold unsealed ends toward filling and crimp tightly (making a sealed packet, you may poke a small hole on top of the packet to let steam escape).
• At this point to you may refrigerate for a few hours until ready to grill.
• Place on grill over medium heat for about 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Remove from grill, carefully open the packets (be careful these packets have lots of steam inside, so open with care!) and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
• Delicious!