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Published: June 2, 2022 Last Modified: June 2, 2022 By Sara 20 Comments

Grilled Potatoes in Foil

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These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives.
These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives.
These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives.

These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in foil packet form!

Foil packet recipes are easy to make with minimal cleanup required. Classics such as salmon foil packets and grilled asparagus in foil are always hits. These potato foil packets are my go-to summer grilling recipe, because let’s face it, you can never go wrong with bacon!

Grilled potatoes in foil on a serving plate garnished with herbs.

Do you ever have those recipes you love to eat year round? Grilled potatoes in foil is one of mine and they’re so easy that I end up making them quite often. The family doesn’t mind because it’s one of their favorite meals as well, especially because you can toss chicken or steak in with them to add some more protein.

Grilled Potatoes Ingredients

Bowls of ingredients including potatoes, butter, ranch seasoning, cheese and bacon.

The ingredients for this recipe are quite simple! All you need is diced potatoes, melted butter, ranch seasoning, cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives.

HOW DO YOU MAKE GRILLED POTATOES IN FOIL?

Place diced potatoes in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and ranch seasoning, then toss to coat. Place the potatoes onto large squares of foil. Fold up the foil to make packets, then grill or bake the potatoes until they’re tender. Open the packets and add cheddar cheese and bacon. Cook the packets for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted. Add sour cream and chives, then serve and enjoy.

Step by step process shots showing how to grill potatoes in foil packets.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • Although any potatoes will work just fine for these potato foil packets, I suggest using russet potatoes. They’re inexpensive, readily available and really give these grilled potatoes a baked potato taste.
  • There are a couple of ways you can cook your grilled potatoes in foil. Don’t let the name deceive you. These definitely can be made on the grill, but if you’re unable to grill or don’t feel like it, they can also be made in the oven without sacrificing any flavor. Instructions are provided for both routes of cooking in the recipe card below.
  • This dish is best when served immediately. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge, and will stay fresh for two days.
Cooked potatoes with shredded cheese and bacon on top.

Recipe FAQs

What are the health benefits of potatoes?

Some people don’t know that potatoes, eaten in the right portions, are actually great for your health. They contain large amounts of fiber and are low on cholesterol. Due to this, they help lower the risk of heart disease. Not to mention, they contain many other vitamins and minerals that your body needs on a daily basis.

Do you need to boil potatoes before grilling?

You do not need to boil your potatoes before you grill them. The potatoes will cook through in the foil packets with no risk of burning since they’re in foil and not directly touching the grill.

How long do potatoes take to grill?

It takes about 25-30 minutes to cook diced potatoes on the grill. This recipe uses potatoes that are cut into 1 inch pieces. If your potatoes are cut larger, it will take more time.

Grilled potatoes in foil with cheese, bacon and sour cream.

Flavor Variations

These grilled potatoes are great as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the dish to your tastes.

  • Protein: Instead of bacon you can use diced ham or cooked pancetta. You can also turn this dish into a main course offering by adding some cooked Italian sausage or ground beef.
  • Cheese: Swap out the cheddar cheese for a different variety. Some great options include mozzarella, pepper jack or colby.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to add some vegetables to these foil packets. I like to add red bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini or mushrooms.
  • Herbs: Swap out the chives for some other type of fresh herbs such as dill, green onions or parsley.
  • Potatoes: This dish will also work well with red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.

I have to say, there are few things more satisfying than a good potato dish. I love these grilled potatoes because they’re hearty, easy to make and cleanup is minimal. We will be making these foil packets quite a few more times this summer.

MORE POTATO RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

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Grilled potatoes in foil on a serving plate garnished with herbs.
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Grilled Potatoes in Foil

These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in foil packet form!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 414kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chives sliced
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill to medium heat or an oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray.
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl along with the butter and ranch seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Divide the potatoes evenly among the foil squares. Fold up the foil to seal the packets.
  • Bake or grill for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Open the foil packets and add the cheese and bacon. Leave the packets open and return to the oven or grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top each packet with a tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkling of chives, then serve immediately.

Notes

  1. You can use either ranch dressing powder or ranch dip powder, either will work just fine.
  2. Other types of potatoes will also work in this recipe if you don’t have Russets on hand. Feel free to substitute red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      June 7, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These are so delicious we could make a meal of them! Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      June 7, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, these potatoes in foil packets look and sound amazing! Will be making them often this summer.

      Reply
    3. Cambrea says

      June 7, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      OMG that ranch butter sounds DIVINE! I am definitely saving these to make for my next grill night!

      Reply
    4. Carrie Robinson says

      June 7, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect side dish for a summer BBQ! I can’t wait to try this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      June 7, 2022 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and such a great idea using foil easy cleanup plus a great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Jane says

      April 2, 2022 at 8:14 am

      Has anyone added onions to the mix? I think that would be good. Just trying to decide between yellow and vidalia.

      Reply
    7. Debbie says

      June 27, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone loves them and so easy to make

      Reply
    8. Bea says

      March 11, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      We love this potatoes and I also top them with fresh salsa!

      Reply
    9. Elizabeth O says

      July 30, 2018 at 3:10 am

      5 stars
      What a great take on potatoes, these look delicious! A great recipe and definitely one to try (minus the bacon for veggie me!)

      Reply
    10. Debbie says

      July 29, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious! Can’t wait to surprise my husband with these!

      Reply
    11. Becca Talbot says

      July 29, 2018 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never made potatoes in this way before, but I’m craving them now after reading your post! I think serving them with the toppings that you usually get on nachos would be good! x

      Reply
    12. Preet says

      July 28, 2018 at 1:54 am

      Wow! This one’s a winner.I just love everything about this!My boys would both probably DIG this!

      Reply
    13. aseky bonnaire says

      July 27, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      This looks AMAZING!! and so easy to make!! I will have to make this for my boys next week!

      Reply
    14. kumamonjeng says

      July 27, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love the bacon in the grilled potatoes but I have never tried making them. Thanks for sharing this recipe and I would like to try it out.

      Reply
    15. Claire says

      July 27, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so good and easy to make too! I gotta try at home with my husband. Yummm

      Reply
    16. Jojo Hua says

      July 27, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me so hungry right now! I can just imagine how delicious they taste!

      Reply
    17. Daisy says

      July 27, 2018 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness this looks freaking delicious!!!! I am so starving now! I can’t wait to make this super yummy recipe!

      Reply
    18. Rachel says

      July 27, 2018 at 5:06 am

      5 stars
      Oh geez these look amazing! I want them for my lunch now! I would love to make these for my BF as he loved cheesy chips and this is a step up for sure!

      Reply
    19. kourtnie says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! This looks so freakin good. I’m making this tomorrow. No joke. This is going to be made. Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
    20. Mama in Heels says

      July 26, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      I need to try to make this for my kids since they love potatoes!

      Reply

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