Cheesy Potatoes for the Grill
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥔 Description:
These Cheesy Potatoes for the Grill are an absolute delight, perfect for cooking in the backyard grill or over a bed of campfire coals. This recipe holds a special place in our hearts, especially during canoeing or camping trips, where leftover breakfast bacon adds a savory twist to this already flavorful dish.
🍽️ Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔑 Keywords: Potato, Cheese, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Bacon |
| 4 | Potatoes |
| 1/4 | Onion |
| – | Butter |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1/2 | Cheese |
🌟 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 489.8
- Fat Content: 19.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 39.7mg
- Sodium Content: 388.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 66.8g
- Fiber Content: 8.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.3g
- Protein Content: 13g
🍽️ Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Foil: Start by doubling up tin foil to create an 18-inch square, ensuring it’s sturdy enough to hold the ingredients securely.
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Layer Ingredients: Place the potatoes, thinly sliced onions, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and a pat of butter on the foil.
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Create Pouch: Fold the tin foil to form a tightly sealed pouch, leaving a bit of space inside for the ingredients to steam as they cook.
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Grill Time: Cook the pouch over medium coals on your grill for approximately 40 minutes, turning it several times during the cooking process to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
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Add Bacon and Cheese: Carefully open the pouch, taking caution as hot steam may escape. Add the cooked bacon pieces and a generous amount of cheese on top of the potatoes.
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Final Grilling: Return the opened pouch to the coals for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the pouch from the grill. Serve your Cheesy Potatoes hot and enjoy the delicious flavors!
🌱 Variations:
- For a lower-fat version, omit the bacon and/or cheese for a lighter yet still satisfying dish.
- Experiment with different types of cheese to add unique flavors to your potatoes.
- Add in extra vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.
Indulge in the irresistible combination of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese with these Cheesy Potatoes for the Grill. Whether you’re camping under the stars or hosting a backyard barbecue, this simple yet flavorful dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
