Grilled New Potato Packet Recipes

GRILLED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal. Repeat to make a second packet., Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-23 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Grill opened packets, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

GRILLED POTATOES IN FOIL (POTATO PACKETS)

Steps:

• Place foil packets on the counter and spray with cooking spray.
• Wash and slice potatoes (and onions/mushrooms if using).
• Place potato slices (approx 1 potato per packet) and any optional toppings on each foil piece. Top with a generous pat of butter and salt/pepper to taste. Fold each packet closed.
• Grill over medium heat for 30 minutes or until soft.

SEASONED GRILLED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. If potatoes are large, cut in half or quarter for uniform pieces. Place potatoes in 8-inch square disposable foil pan or in center of large sheet of heavy-duty foil.
• In small bowl, mix butter, garlic and salt; pour over potatoes. Cover pan with foil or seal foil packet with double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
• When grill is heated, place potatoes on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 35 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring potatoes in foil pan or turning foil packet several times during cooking.

GRILLED POTATO BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Pile the potatoes and onions evenly on 6 squares of foil. Add 2 tablespoons butter to each and splash on some cream. Sprinkle on some paprika, salt and black pepper, then finish with a sprinkle of minced parsley on top. Fold the foil pieces to wrap into bundles.
• Place the potato bundles on the hottest spot on the grill for 30 minutes. Serve the bundles right on the dinner plates.

GRILLED NEW POTATO PACKET

Steps:

• PREHEAT grill to medium heat.
• Place potatoes in center of 18-inch-long piece of heavy-duty foil. (Or, use a double layer of regular foil.)
• Drizzle with water and oil.
• Bring up foil sides.
• Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• GRILL 18 to 20 minute or until potatoes are tender.
• CUT slits in foil to release steam.
• Open packet.
• Drizzle potatoes with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

GRILLED NEW POTATO PACKET

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Place potatoes on center of large sheet of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with water and oil. Fold foil to make packet.
• Grill 18 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.
• Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packet. Top potatoes with remaining ingredients.