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Grilled Potatoes in Foil
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Grilled Potatoes in Foil

Grilled Potatoes in Foil are bite-sized potato pieces tossed in a creamy ranch seasoning mix and wrapped tightly in foil for grilling or baking. This method steams and roasts the potatoes in their own moisture enhanced by the ranch-flavored coating. Cheddar cheese and bacon add savory toppings, yielding fork-tender potatoes with rich, tangy flavors and a smoky finish from grilling.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American, International

Ingredients

  • 4 large potato scrubbed and cut into bite sized pieces (we keep the potato skins on
Ranch Mix:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix dry, Hidden Valley brand
Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
Optional Topping Ideas:
  • ham
  • sausage
  • onion
  • pepper
  • broccoli
  • blue cheese crumbles
  • zucchini
  • fresh herbs

Instructions

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  1. After potatoes are washed and cut, combine the ingredients for the ranch mix. 
  2. Use just enough of the mix to thoroughly coat the potatoes and stir together in a large bowl.
  3. Spoon potatoes out onto individual aluminum foil squares and sprinkle with desired toppings.  We did cheddar and bacon for one, and gorgonzola cheese and bacon for the other.
  4. Wrap the potatoes up in the foil so they are completely covered. We usually wrap each one in two pieces of foil.
  5. Bake, grill, or cook in a fire pit. It is ready to eat when you peel back some of the foil and potatoes are fork tender and break apart easily.

Notes

  • Grilled Potatoes in foil can be cooked on a grill, in an oven at 425°F for 30 to 45 minutes, or over a fire pit until fork tender.
  • Check doneness by carefully peeling back the foil and piercing the potatoes with a fork.
  • For a full meal, add bite-sized pieces of raw chicken (such as boneless, skinless thighs) to the foil packs and ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Packs can be prepared ahead of time and stored chilled before cooking, convenient for camping or grilling later.

Nutrition Information

Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 853mg (36%) Potassium 1588mg (34%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 42.1mg (47%) Calcium 235mg (24%) Iron 12.1mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 853mg 36%
Potassium 1588mg 34%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Vitamin C 42.1mg 47%
Calcium 235mg 24%
Iron 12.1mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.