Description
Grilled Potatoes in Foil are the perfect side dish for any occasion, whether it’s a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner. These flavorful packets combine tender potatoes with creamy ranch butter and melted cheese, topped off with crispy turkey bacon for a delicious twist on the classic loaded baked potato. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: just toss the ingredients together, wrap them in foil, and let the grill or oven work its magic. Cleanup is a breeze, making it a fantastic option for hassle-free entertaining. Customize your foil packets with your favorite toppings for a truly personalized dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chives (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat or set your oven to 400°F.
- Coat four large squares of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced russet potatoes, melted butter, and ranch seasoning; toss until evenly coated.
- Divide the potato mixture among foil squares and seal tightly to form packets.
- Cook on the grill or in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- Carefully open each packet, sprinkle with shredded cheese and turkey bacon, then return to heat for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg