Cheesy Potato Bacon Packets for the Grill

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

I have been making these for years, it's a family favorite! all ingredients are wrapped in a foil pouch then grilled for about 30-40 minutes, add in some cooked cubed ham for a complete meal, you could even make the packets well in advance then refrigerate until ready to grill :) Make certain to use only large heavy-duty foil for this and spray the inside of the foil generously!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 large potatoes (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (I just use a 1-pound package of bacon)
• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces (use 3 tablespoons for each packet)
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• black pepper
• shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Divide the sliced potatoes and onions equally between two pieces (about 18-inches each) heavy-duty foil, that has been sprayed liberally with cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle with seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder; tossing lightly with hands to coat with seasonings.
3. In a bowl combine grated cheddar mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; divide and sprinkle over the potatoes and onions.
4. Divide/top with bacon and butter cubes.
5. Bring opposite ends of the foil together over filling and fold down several times.
6. Fold unsealed ends toward filling and crimp tightly (making a sealed packet, you may poke a small hole on top of the packet to let steam escape).
7. At this point to you may refrigerate for a few hours until ready to grill.
8. Place on grill over medium heat for about 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
9. Remove from grill, carefully open the packets (be careful these packets have lots of steam inside, so open with care!) and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
10. Delicious!

Reviews

[Mustang Sally 54269]

Great recipe. Didn't change a thing in the ingredients and it came out awesome. Instead of foil wrapping, I use 2 foil containers clipped together (top & bottom, with office foldback clips). I find them handier to flip during cooking and easier to check when packets are fully cooked.

[Dotty2]

Loved this recipe. I used a tin foil pan and stirred occasionaly. The second time when camping I used canned potatoes . It worked great, no one guessed that I had used canned potatoes. Has become a favorite recipe. Thanks Kittencal.

[Nif]

Great potatoes Kittencal! I made this as listed except I used halved baby potatoes for most of the recipe. With all of the cheese and bacon, I would skip the butter next time. Made for Kittencal's Grilling Game. Thanks Kittencal! :)