Potato Pouches 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.

EASY POTATOES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, thyme and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut six sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Divide potatoes into 6 equal portions, about 1 cup per foil packet, and add to the center of each foil in a single layer. Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Spoon the lemon mixture over the potatoes. Fold the sides of the foil over the potatoes, covering completely and sealing the packets closed. Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15-20 minutes.* Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

FOIL WRAPPED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shallots, potatoes and zucchini. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix again. Add the sliced garlic, rosemary and salt and toss to coat vegetables.
• Tear off a piece of foil large enough to hold the vegetables. Place the vegetables on the foil and bring fold up the sides to form a room pouch. Place the foil pouch on a hot grill or in a preheated 425 degrees F oven and roast until potatoes are tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes.

POUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes ¼ inch thick.
• Cut onions in half, then in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut squash or zucchini in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut pepper in half, remove seeds, and then cut in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Lay two large pieces of aluminum foil on table, set one potato on each.
• Alternate potato with slices of onion, squash or zucchini, and green pepper.
• Top potato and veggies with chopped garlic.
• Sprinkle liberally with Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing, and balsamic vinegar.
• Add remaining spices liberally after the liquid has been added.
• Seal foil well.
• Bake over grill, rotating every 15 minutes, for one hour.