Grilled cheesy potatoes in foil–need I say more? This is one of our favorite summer side dishes. It's easy to make, and the grill gives the potatoes and onions a delicious smoky flavor. Plus, cleanup is a breeze! You're going to love this recipe.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These potatoes are perfect for a summer BBQ and camping.
- They are filled with delicious flavors and topped with cheesy goodness.
- Cooked in a foil packet, clean-up is a breeze.
These Grilled Cheesy Potatoes in Foil are easy to make and always a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, they're perfect for camping! So fire up the grill and give these a try today.
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- russet potatoes washed and sliced into ¼ inch round pieces.
- green bell pepper, washed cored and sliced
- onion, sliced
- bacon slices, not the thick slices
- grated sharp cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
- Salt pepper, All Our Way seasoning, or seasoning of your choice
- Smoked paprika
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Slice the russet potatoes into ¼ inch round pieces.
- Separate the rounds and rinse the slices in a bowl of cold water. Drain and put fresh cold water in the bowl with the potatoes and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Drain the water from the potato bowl and blot the potato slices with paper towels or a clean dish towel -- you want as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible.
- Spread the potato slices evenly over the center of the foil, leaving plenty of room around the edges so that after you add all of the layers you can bring up the sides to seal the foil. Salt and pepper the potato slices and liberally season with Southwest Seasoning or seasoning of your choice.
- Slice the green peppers and onions. Then, sprinkle the green peppers and onions evenly over the potatoes.
- Lay the bacon slices over the pepper and onion layer.
- Bring the foil edges together and turn down the edges several times to make a pouch. You want the steam to stay in.
- Grill for about 40 minutes and then slit open the pouch and spread out the sides to allow the steam to escape. Continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
- At about 50 to 55 minutes of baking time, sprinkle the grated cheese on top, over the layers.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Continue to bake for another 10 minutes. The cheese will melt and the bottom layer of potatoes should get crusty.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- grill - gas or charcoal
- heavy duty aluminum foil
- large bowl
- kitchen towel or paper towels
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Grilled Cheesy Potatoes Recipe in foil packets.
To grill potatoes in foil, you will need to slice, soak, dry and then season your potatoes. Then wrap them in foil and place them on the grill until they are tender.
To make cheesy potatoes on the grill, follow the steps to grill potatoes, and once the potatoes are tender add the cheese and allow it to melt so that you tender, fluffy and cheesy potatoes.
Yes, you can bake these in the oven instead of grilling. Bake them at 350 degrees for about 35 - 45 minutes depending on the thickness of your potatoes
Yes, I recommend soaking the potatoes before you grill them so that you remove the starch from the potatoes. Removing the starch allows the potatoes to cook evenly.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Slice the potatoes as evenly as possible. You can use a mandolin to help you get even slices if you need to.
- Season the potatoes with your favorite seasoning or salt and pepper before you top them so that they have the best flavor possible.
- Do not add the cheese until after the potatoes are cooked as you don't want the cheese to burn.
- Don't forget to spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil before you add the potatoes so that they don't stick.
📚 Variations
- Change up the seasonings on the potatoes to suit your tastes. I like to use ranch powder, Italian seasoning, or even cajun seasoning.
- Not a fan of bacon? Leave it out altogether or switch to pancetta.
- Switch up the cheese, I used cheddar cheese, but you can use Colby jack, Mexican blend, or whatever cheese that you have on hand.
- Add more heat by adding a sliced jalapeno before you grill these potatoes or top with sliced jalapenos once they are finished grilling.
- Top these potatoes with your favorite toppings like sour cream, fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, or anything else your family enjoys.
🥫 Storage
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. I do not recommend freezing these potatoes as they will become mushy when thawed.
Reheat these potatoes in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 -12 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat them on the grill, just be sure to wrap them in foil so that they don't dry out.
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🍽 Serve with
- Lime Herb Grilled Halibut is coated in fresh citrus and herb flavors and pairs so well with these grilled cheesy potatoes!
- Next time you grill out with your family give these Grilled Pork Kebabs a try. They are tender and juicy and the whole family will love them.
- Grilled Zucchini Summer Squash and Strozzapreti is a light and fresh side dish that pairs perfectly with these hearty potatoes and your favorite grilled meat.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
I love grilled cheese and potatoes. So when I came across a recipe that combines the two, I knew I had to make it. These Grilled Cheesy Potatoes in Foil are the perfect easy summer side dish. And, your entire family is going to love it.
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📝 Recipe Card
Grilled foil packet Potatoes, Peppers, Bacon, Onions, and cheese is an easy recipe you'll want to make again and again. If you grill as much as we do -- that's constantly -- this will be a great side to make along with your meat.
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
📖 Recipe
Grilled Cheesy Potatoes, Peppers, Bacon, Onions
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes washed and sliced into ¼ inch round pieces.
- 1 large green bell pepper washed cored and sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 oz bacon slices not the thick slices
- 6 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
- Salt pepper, All Our Way seasoning or seasoning of your choice
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Slice the russet potatoes, separate and rinse the slices in a bowl of cold water. Put fresh cold water in the bowl with the potatoes and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Slice the green bell pepper and onion and put into individual bowls.
- Heat the grill to 350 F.
- Lay out a double thickness of heavy duty aluminum foil -- we use the wide size. Mist the foil with vegetable oil spray (We use the olive oil spray).
- Drain the water from the potato bowl and blot the potato slices with paper towels or a clean dish towel -- you want as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible.Spread the potato slices evenly over the center of the foil, leaving plenty of room around the edges so that after you add all of the layers you can bring up the sides to seal the foil.
- Salt and pepper the potato slices and liberally season with All Our Way Seasoning or seasoning of your choice.
- Sprinkle the green peppers and onions evenly over the potatoes.Lay the bacon slices over the pepper and onion layer.
- Bring the foil edges together and turn down the edges several times to make a pouch. You want the steam to stay in.
- Grill for about 40 minutes and then slit open the pouch and spread out the sides to allow the steam to escape.Continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
- At about 50 to 55 minutes of baking time, sprinkle the grated cheese on top, over the layers. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Continue to bake for another 10 minutes. The cheese will melt and the bottom layer of potatoes should get crusty.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
- The grilling time may vary by several minutes -- just keep an eye on the potatoes to ensure doneness.
- You can easily make this recipe your way by adding whatever cheese you like or by adding jalapeño or poblano peppers and by using you seasoning preference.
- The servings will vary on the size of your eaters' appetites.
- Slice the potatoes as evenly as possible. You can use a mandolin to help you get even slices if you need to.
- Season the potatoes with your favorite seasoning or salt and pepper before you top them so that they have the best flavor possible.
- Do not add the cheese until after the potatoes are cooked as you don't want the cheese to burn.
- Don't forget to spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil before you add the potatoes so that they don't stick.
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