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Grilled Potatoes in Foil (potato packets)
Foil packets are a quick and easy way to prepare potatoes for the grill, oven or even the campfire!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes cut ¼" slices
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Place foil packets on the counter and spray with cooking spray.
- Wash and slice potatoes (and onions/mushrooms if using).
- Place potato slices (approx 1 potato per packet) and any optional toppings on each foil piece. Top with a generous pat of butter and salt/pepper to taste. Fold each packet closed.
- Grill over medium heat for 30 minutes or until soft.
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Notes
- Bake in the oven at 375°F for 40 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Or cook over the campfire for about 20-30 minutes avoiding direct flames.
- Optional toppings: mushrooms, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives
- mushrooms, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives
Nutrition Information
Calories
280
(14%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
1431mg
(41%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
40.1mg
(45%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1431mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 40.1mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.