Cheesy Potatoes for the Grill

Name: Cheesy Potatoes for the Grill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled); 4 large potatoes, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped onion; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter (do not use lite brand as it will turn to water) or 2 tablespoons margarine (do not use lite brand as it will turn to water); 1/2 cup shredded cheese, of choice (we like sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack with jalapenos)

⏱ 60 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This hearty foil packet meal is perfect for outdoor cooking on a barbecue grill or over campfire coals. Sliced potatoes and onion are seasoned and steamed in a sealed pouch before being finished with crumbled bacon and your favourite shredded cheese. It's a satisfying one dish meal that serves four and takes about 60 minutes to prepare and cook, ideal for al fresco dining.

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
4 large potatoes, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter (do not use lite brand as it will turn to water) or 2 tablespoons margarine (do not use lite brand as it will turn to water)
1/2 cup shredded cheese, of choice (we like sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack with jalapenos)

Method

Prepare two layers of tin foil to create an 18 inch square.
Place the sliced potatoes, chopped onion, salt, pepper and butter onto the foil.
Fold the tin foil edges together to form a tightly sealed pouch, allowing some room inside for steam.
Place the pouch over medium coals and cook for 40 minutes.
Turn the pouch over several times during the cooking period.
Open the foil packet with care and add the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
Put the pouch back onto the coals for 3-4 minutes.
For a vegetarian or lower fat option, you can omit the bacon and cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium388600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal

AuthorAroostook