Southwestern Potato Packet Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO PACKET

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Spray large sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place onions in center of foil; top with potatoes. Mix chili powder and cumin; sprinkle over potatoes. Top with chiles.
• Fold foil to make packet.
• Grill 30 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cut slits in foil to release steam before carefully opening packet. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted. Serve topped with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• On two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 18 in.), divide potatoes, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Fold foil around potato mixture; seal tightly. Cook on a covered grill over medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
• Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Carefully pierce potatoes with a fork. On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
• In a skillet over high heat, add the ground beef with a bit of oil.
• Add the taco seasoning, black beans, and tomatoes. You may want to drain the ground beef mixture once cooked if there's too much liquid.
• Once the potatoes are cooled, cut them vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
• In the bowl with the scooped out potatoes, add the ground beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
• Scoop the potato mixture back into the potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
• Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
• Serve warm with guacamole.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast half on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with salsa, corn, beans and cheese. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve with sour cream.

VEGETARIAN SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Prick potatoes a few times with a fork. Rub potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and set directly on the oven rack. Bake for 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool until easily handled. Keep the oven on.
• Cut the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4 inch of skin. Brush remaining oil over the skins and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a baking sheet skin-side down and bake for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine black beans, corn, picante sauce, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, and cumin in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
• Divide filling between the potatoes and top with Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN POTATOES

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a medium skillet until browned and crisp; drain well; crumble. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil. Preheat oven to 450*.
• Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Brush both sides of the potato slices with vegetable oil. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheets.
• Mix garlic salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Brush with barbecue sauce.
• Mix bacon, Colby, green onions and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes.
• Bake potatoes until cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a heated serving platter. Top with sour cream if desired.