Description
Cheesy Foil Pack Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender sliced baby or Yukon Gold potatoes, enhanced with melted cheddar cheese and a blend of flavorful seasonings. Cooked conveniently in foil packets, this recipe is perfect for grilling, baking, or campfire cooking, making it an ideal addition to BBQs, picnics, or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Optional Toppings
- Crumbled bacon
- Sour cream
- Fresh parsley
- Nonstick cooking spray or extra oil for greasing foil
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare potatoes: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the thinly sliced potatoes with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over them. Mix thoroughly to ensure each slice is evenly coated with seasonings and oil.
- Prepare foil packets: Cut four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Lightly grease each piece with nonstick cooking spray or a little extra oil to prevent sticking. Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly among the foil sheets.
- Seal and cook the packets: Fold the foil carefully to create tightly sealed packets, ensuring no steam escapes. Place the foil packets directly on the grill grates or on a baking sheet if using the oven. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through if grilling, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Add cheese and finish cooking: Carefully open each foil packet, being cautious of hot steam. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes, then loosely reseal the packets. Return them to the heat source and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve with toppings: Open the foil packets and sprinkle the chopped green onions or chives on top. Add any optional garnishes such as crumbled bacon, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute or combine cheddar with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for different flavors.
- For extra protein, add pre-cooked sausage or bacon pieces with the potatoes before sealing the packets.
- To cook over a campfire, place the foil packets on hot coals and rotate occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and retain steam inside the packet.
- Be cautious when opening the packets as hot steam can escape rapidly.
