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A foil packet filled with cheesy potatoes with a dish of sour cream on the side.

Cheesy Foil Packet Potatoes

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
These buttery, cheesy potatoes in foil can be made on the grill, over the campfire, or in your oven for an easy, oh-so-satisfying side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 medium yellow potatoes (about 12 ounces | 340 g) thinly sliced
  • ½ small onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill for medium-low heat (325°F) or prepare hot coals in a campfire. If you're making them on the grill, I prefer to have a couple burners on low.
  • Arrange a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the foil.
  • Top with the onion and butter cubes, distributing them as evenly as possible. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Fold up the sides and ends of the foil to create a foil packet.
  • Place over low heat on the grill or over campfire coals and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil packet from the heat, and carefully open the top to let the steam release. Sprinkle the cheese into the foil packet on top of the potatoes and then loosely close the foil. Let sit until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Check the potatoes--If you're making this over the campfire, the cooking time may vary due to the outside temperature, wind, and distance from the coals. Give the potatoes a quick poke with a fork before adding the cheese. If they're not soft, close up the foil packet and let it cook for a few more minutes.
  • Use low flame--Keep the foil packets over low heat or flame to avoid burning the potatoes.
  • Double up--Use a double layer of heavy-duty foil for your packets to prevent any leaks from flaring.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11gFat: 21gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 566mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
Keyword camping side dishes, easy camping sides, foil pack cooking, foil packets
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