Crispy Grilled Loaded Potato Foil Packets
These crispy grilled loaded potato foil packets are an easy, crowd-pleasing BBQ side dish featuring tender potatoes with crispy edges, melted cheese, and bacon, perfect for backyard gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: sour cream or chives for topping once cooked
Instructions
- Wash and dice 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 2 pounds). Toss them in a large bowl with melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Fry 6 slices of bacon until crisp, then crumble into small pieces. Let cool on paper towels to absorb excess grease.
- Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly among the foil sheets, placing them in the center. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over each pile. Add sliced green onions on top. Fold the foil over the potatoes, sealing the edges tightly but leaving a small vent for moisture to escape.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Place foil packets directly on grill grates. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping packets halfway through for even cooking.
- After 20 minutes, carefully open one packet and test a potato cube with a fork for tenderness and crisp edges. If not done, reseal and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Once done, carefully open foil packets completely. For extra crispiness, place open packets directly on grill for 3-4 minutes more. Serve hot, topped with sour cream or extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Leave a small vent in the foil packets to prevent soggy potatoes. Flip packets halfway through grilling to avoid burnt spots and ensure even cooking. Pre-cook bacon for crispiness and to avoid greasy foil packets. For extra crispiness, open packets and grill for a few more minutes before serving. Can be baked in the oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes if no grill is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One foil packet
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
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