Bacon Cheddar Potato Packs go on the grill alongside your entree. They are the ideal side dish to hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, or ribs.
We are fortunate that living in Florida, we get to grill year-round. And grill we do! The very first time I made bacon Cheddar potato packs was for a dinner party. They were so good, I made them again soon after that party.
Fast forward four years and I’ve finally added them back into my menu rotation. My family is glad I did.
See, four years ago, my youngest was 11 and he doesn’t even remember this dish. He asked if there was more, not realizing each of us got one packet.
I hope that’s an indication to you of how good they are. Besides being delicious, they are easy to make.
One great thing about this recipe is you can mix up the ingredients. Use sweet potatoes or red potatoes in place of the Idaho potatoes.
Rather than sprinkle green onions on at the end, slice a sweet onion into wedges and include in the packet. Kick up the heat with some sliced jalapeños. Use a blend of cheeses rather than just one type. If you prefer you could bake packets rather than putting them on the grill.
If you bake them do so at 350 degrees F. Check the packets at about 30 minutes and adjust your time from there. If you use sweet potatoes, you may need to adjust the cooking time as well.
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This post was originally published on June 6, 2016.
Bacon Cheddar Potato Packets
Throw potato packets on the grill alongside your entree.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat. You'll need 4 large squares of aluminum foil. Spray each piece of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place cubed potatoes on each of the 4 squares of foil.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to each portion and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover potatoes with about ½ cup of shredded cheese and ¼ cup of bacon pieces. Wrap foil securely around potatoes. Pierce foil with a knife several times to vent steam while cooking.
- Place on preheated grill. Cover grill and cook over medium heat for 45 - 55 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Karen says
Wow!! So easy yet so delicious! I could skip the burger and just have a packet of these potatoes.
Ashley Marie Lecker says
I love that you put the onions in the packet, and the suggestion to add jalapenos! This sounds so delicious- I can’t wait to try it for our next BBQ!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love making potatoes in foil packets when we are camping. These potatoes look delicious!
Dorothy ShockinglyDelicious says
I love how versatile this is…you can tweak it every which way, depending on what type of potatoes, aromatics and cheese you have around!
Lisa Kerhin says
My family loves foil packs and potatoes! Winner!
Hezzi-D says
These sound delicious! Perfect for summer grilling.
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
What a great idea – so much better than heating up the kitchen!
Christie Campbell says
These foil packet potatoes look off the charts DELISH! I”m digging the bacon in there, too. I see so many uses for this recipe, too.
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
Love foil packs like this! These look like a great idea to save for camp fire cooking too!
Family Around The Table says
Absolutely perfect for campfire cooking! A great idea!
Lynne says
This is perfect for summer!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Foil packs are great for snacks, picnics, lunch at the pool…
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look so delicious and so amazingly simple!
Renee says
What a great easy summer recipe! I’ll be making these soon!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
This will be perfect for our camping trips! We always want something hearty like this after a long hiking day
Vicci | It's Cheat Day Everyday says
You had me at “bacon and cheddar” like seriously, YUM! Great idea for a summer side dish, thanks for sharing!
Jackie Garvin says
What a fun party idea! Foil packs are great for camping, too.
Kathi @ laughing spatula says
Great easy grilling idea! Throw them on while your chicken cooks and dinner done!
safira says
Great idea. Cheesy potatoes are always a win.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Great idea for a summer barbecue.