Description
Cheesy Foil Pack Potatoes are a simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender baby potatoes seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, smothered in melted cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and butter, all cooked to perfection in foil packets on the grill or in the oven. This recipe is great for easy prep, minimal cleanup, and deliciously cheesy results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly among 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top each portion with shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and a few small pieces of unsalted butter.
- Seal Packets: Fold the aluminum foil over the potatoes to create sealed packets. Make sure the packets are tightly closed so steam can cook the potatoes evenly inside.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the foil packets directly on the grill grates or on a baking sheet in the preheated oven. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through the cooking time to ensure even tenderness. The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve and Garnish: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish the hot cheesy potatoes with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with sour cream on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Packets can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook.
- For a different cheesy flavor, try Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar.
- Add chopped cooked bacon before sealing the packets for extra savory flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
