Description
Grilled baked potatoes combine crispy exteriors with creamy interiors for a mouthwatering side dish. Russet potatoes seasoned with herbs and olive oil create a simple yet delicious accompaniment you can enjoy with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ¼ cup (60 g) chopped cooked bacon
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Foil, for grilling
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Fire up the grill to medium-high heat, creating an optimal cooking zone for rustic potato roasting.
- Potato Cleansing and Prepping: Scrub potatoes under running water, piercing multiple times with a fork to facilitate steam release during grilling.
- Seasoning and Wrapping: Massage potatoes with olive oil, generously season with salt and pepper, then tightly encase in aluminum foil to lock in moisture and flavors.
- Grilling Technique: Position foil-wrapped potatoes on grill grates away from direct flames, rotating periodically to ensure even heat distribution and prevent charring.
- Cooking Progression: Grill for 45-50 minutes, testing doneness by inserting a knife through the foil until potatoes reach tender perfection.
- Presentation and Finishing: Carefully unwrap potatoes, slice lengthwise, and fluff interior with a fork, then adorn with melting butter, shredded cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and freshly chopped green onions.
- Serving: Present immediately while potatoes are steaming hot and toppings are deliciously melting.
Notes
- Choose Potato Variety: Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for optimal fluffy interior and crispy skin when grilling.
- Oil Coating Technique: Apply olive oil evenly with gentle hand massage to ensure complete potato surface coverage, promoting better seasoning absorption and crisp exterior.
- Foil Wrapping Strategy: Wrap potatoes tightly but not too compressed, allowing slight steam circulation for even internal cooking and preventing moisture loss.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high grill heat around 400-425°F to achieve perfectly cooked potatoes without burning, rotating every 15-20 minutes for consistent heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg