Ingredients
3 pounds Yukon gold, Russet, red, or new potatoes
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, or ranch seasoning
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits, sour cream, chives, jalapeños, fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium heat, or oven to 375°F-400°F if baking.
2. Slice potatoes into ¼ inch slices or chunks and thinly slice the onion.
3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
4. Divide seasoned potato mixture over several pieces of sprayed foil.
5. Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil, then seal foil packets tightly.
6. Place packets on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, or bake for 25-40 minutes.
7. Carefully open packets, add optional toppings like cheese and bacon, and reseal or leave open to melt cheese for an additional few minutes.
8. Serve hot with desired toppings like sour cream or chives.
Last Step:
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🧅 Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking and perfect texture.
🧈 Adding an ice cube when cooking over campfire can help steam and avoid burning.
🧀 Use freshly grated cheese for smoother melting and richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg