Cheesy Grilled Potatoes
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Cheesy Grilled Potatoes
Description
Cheesy Grilled Potatoes combine thin slices of potatoes and onions layered in a foil pan or packet, topped with barbecue sauce, bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese. Cooking the potatoes covered on a medium heat grill for 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the cooking vessel, gently steams and softens the potatoes while melting the cheese. The smoky grill heat enhances the flavor, while the barbecue sauce offers a tangy and sweet contrast to the rich cheese and bacon. Thin slicing ensures even cooking and a tender texture throughout.
The dish's richness complements grilled proteins and is suitable for outdoor meals where foil cooking simplifies preparation and cleanup. The layering and stirring during cooking distribute flavors and textures, yielding an indulgent side dish.
For quicker cooking, partially pre-cooking the potatoes in the microwave before slicing reduces grill time, especially for larger batches, cutting cooking down to about 30 minutes. This method helps achieve tender potatoes without overcooking the topping.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup bacon bits or leftover bacon
Instructions
- You can make these potatoes in either a foil packet or a foil roasting pan.
- Spray a foil roasting pan with cooking spray. Or lay out a piece of aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Slice the potatoes into thin slices and place in the foil roasting pan or on the foil. Slice them thin, about 1/8 of an inch is ideal.
- Slice the onion and add on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over top of the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on top of the potatoes and put the other half aside for later.
- Mix it all together and cover the pan with foil if using a roasting pan. If using a foil packet put another sheet of foil over the top and crimp the edges to seal the packet.
- Put the potatoes on the grill on medium and let the cook. If using a foil roasting pan it will take about 45-60 minutes to cook. If using a foil packet it will take 15-20 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally or flip the foil packet halfway through.
- The time to cook the potatoes will vary based on how hot your grill is and how thing you sliced the potatoes. The potatoes are done when a form goes into them easily.
- Once the potatoes are cooked remove the potatoes from the grill and add the rest of the cheese.
- Cover and let them rest for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Add the bacon right before serving.
Notes
- Pre-cook potatoes in the microwave for 4 minutes to reduce grill time, especially helpful for larger pans.
- Slice potatoes thinly (around 1/8 inch) to ensure even cooking on the grill.
- You can use bacon bits or leftover bacon as a topping depending on availability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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