Potato Pouches Recipes

SIMPLE POUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray four sheets of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Divide potatoes evenly among the sheets of aluminum foil; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Place 2 tablespoons of the butter flavored spread over each mound of potatoes. Create packets by folding and sealing the aluminum foil. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Drain melted butter-flavored spread before serving.

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.

POUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes ¼ inch thick.
• Cut onions in half, then in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut squash or zucchini in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut pepper in half, remove seeds, and then cut in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Lay two large pieces of aluminum foil on table, set one potato on each.
• Alternate potato with slices of onion, squash or zucchini, and green pepper.
• Top potato and veggies with chopped garlic.
• Sprinkle liberally with Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing, and balsamic vinegar.
• Add remaining spices liberally after the liquid has been added.
• Seal foil well.
• Bake over grill, rotating every 15 minutes, for one hour.

BUTTERY HERBED POTATOES

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lay 2 large sheets of aluminum foil on a sheet pan. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Use a rubber spatula to toss well to coat. Divide the mixture in the middle of each of the foil sheets. Dot with the cubes of butter and place the rosemary sprigs on top. Bring the edges of the foil up and around the potatoes and seal tightly. Place the packets on a baking sheet and roast, until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

POUCH-GRILLED POTATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic on a large double layer of foil, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around potatoes and crimp edges to form a packet. Grill directly over heat source, rotating packet often, until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. (To keep warm, move packet to cooler side of grill.)
• Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl. Toss with cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.