Best Grilled Potato Packets Recipes

GRILLED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal. Repeat to make a second packet., Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-23 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Grill opened packets, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

GRILLED TACO BURGER AND POTATO FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Cut four 12x18-inch sheets of aluminum foil.
• Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, and taco seasoning mix together in a medium bowl until well blended. Shape into four 4-inch patties. Mix potatoes and salsa in another medium bowl.
• Place 1 patty onto each piece of foil and top with 1/4 of the potato mixture and 1/4 of the Cheddar cheese. Wrap each packet securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
• Place packets, seam-side up, on the preheated grill. Cover the grill and cook, rearranging the packets several times, until patties are cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

GRILLED POTATO, CARROT, AND ONION FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Peel and cut up the potatoes and carrots into bite-size chunks. Chop up onion.
• Combine all veggies in tin foil or foil baking bag. Season with desired amount of seasoning salt and top with butter. Seal foil well (you may need more than one bag, so the vegetables are done evenly).
• Grill until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 40 minutes (flip bags at least 3-4 times during grilling). Remove from grill and place the veggies in a large bowl and add the sour cream, mixing well.

GRILLED SCALLOPED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Heat your grill to medium high.
• Tear off 8 sheets of aluminum foil, 12x15 or so.
• Butter 4 sheets and lay them out on counter.
• Slice spuds and onion thin.
• Take 1/3 of each potato slices and lay out on buttered foil the size of your cheese slice.
• Top with onion's and ham, then with cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Repeat ending with a few spuds on top.
• Fold foil into tight packets and cover packets with one more sheet of foil.
• Place on grill, cover and cook for 20 minutes, turn and cook another 20 minutes.
• Unwrap and eat.
• I have pre-made these to take camping.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO AND PEPPER PACKETS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Cut a piece of foil about 18 x 18 inches square. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray.
• Place sweet potatoes on foil, top with yellow pepper.
• Mix together the melted honey, butter, and seasoned salt. Pour over potato/pepper mixture. Toss slightly to distribute honey/butter.
• Note: You can add the chives to the vegetables now, or wait until after cooking and sprinkle them on top.
• Fold foil over vegetables and crimp to seal. Make sure you have a tight seal, but allow for circulation and expansion during grilling.
• Grill 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Cut open foil packet and sprinkle with chives.

GRILLED POTATO AND ONION PACKETS

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes and onions to mustard oil. Toss to coat.
• Set six 18x9 inch sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil on work surface. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Divide potatoes and onions between the sheets, placing in the center of the left half of each sheet. Fold right half of foil over veggies and fold edges of packages together to seal well.
• Grill about 25 minutes over medium high heat.
• Open packages very carefully to avoid being burned by the steam.

GRILLED SAUSAGE AND CHEDDAR POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• 1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray four 18 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray.2. Mix cheese sauce and shredded cheese in medium bowl. Stir in stir-fry vegetables and potatoes. Arrange 4 sausage pieces and 1 cup potato mixture on center of each foil piece. Fold foil over sausage and potatoes so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.3. Cover and grill packets 4 to 6 inches from medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Place packets on plates. Cut large across each packet fold back foil.1 PACKET: Calories 415 (Calories from Fat 205) Fat 23g (Saturated 10g) Cholesterol 90mg: Sodium 1500mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 27g o % Daily Value: Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 34% Calcium 22% Iron 8% o Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 High-Fat Meat o Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2together timePlace some white or brown paper on a picnic table, patio or deck, and let the kids color or paint while you're grilling. Weight the paper down with rocks if it's windy. Get out the paints, brushes or markers, and let the artists have a go at it!

GRILLED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• 1. PREP POTATOES Cut each potato in half crosswise, then cut each half into 8 wedges. Place potatoes in large bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave until edges of potatoes are translucent, 4 to 7 minutes, shaking bowl (without removing plastic) to redistribute potatoes halfway through cooking. Carefully remove plastic and drain well. Gently toss potatoes with oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. 2. MAKE PACKS Cut four 14 by 10-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Working 1 at a time, spread one-quarter of potato mixture over half of foil, fold foil over potatoes, and crimp edges tightly to seal. 3. FINISH OUTSIDE Grill hobo packs over hot fire, covered, until potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes, flipping packs halfway through cooking. Cut open foil and serve. Making Potato Hobo Packs To ensure tender potatoes with charred, smoky flavors of the grill, here's what to do: 1. Microwave the potatoes first to help them cook quickly on the grill. 2. Arrange the microwaved potatoes on foil, fold over, and crimp. 3. Flip the packs halfway through grilling for evenly charred potatoes.
• 2. MAKE PACKS Cut four 14 by 10-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Working 1 at a time, spread one-quarter of potato mixture over half of foil, fold foil over potatoes, and crimp edges tightly to seal.
• 3. FINISH OUTSIDE Grill hobo packs over hot fire, covered, until potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes, flipping packs halfway through cooking. Cut open foil and serve

GRILLED CHEESY GARLIC POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium.Thinly slice the potatoes.In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder and black pepper.Toss the sliced potatoes with olive oil, liquid smoke and seasonings.Prepare 4 large sheets of foil, preferably heavy duty, or double the regular foil.Divide the potatoes between prepared foils.Place the sliced garlic over the potatoes.Close each packet tightly and grill on medium for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.Carefully open the packets and immediately top the potatoes with cheese.Let the cheese melt for a couple of minutes and serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle some scallions for garnish.