Cheesy Potato Bacon Packets for the Grill

Elevate your grilling game with these irresistible Cheesy Potato Bacon Packets, a perfect side dish or hearty appetizer that combines the smoky goodness of the grill with rich, comforting flavors. Featuring tender cubes of Russet potatoes coated in melted butter and seasoned with garlic and onion powders, these packets are layered with crispy crumbled bacon and gooey sharp cheddar cheese for an indulgent bite in every forkful. Wrapped in heavy-duty foil, they steam and char simultaneously on the grill, locking in flavor and making cleanup a breeze. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and zest, these foil packets are an easy crowd-pleaser ideal for backyard BBQs, camping trips, or weeknight dinners. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this recipe brings together buttery potatoes, smoky bacon, and melty cheese for a grill-side favorite everyone will crave.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 8 slices Bacon
• 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 4 sheets Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.

Step 3

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, then crumble into pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the potato cubes, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Lay out 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (approximately 12x18 inches each). Lightly spray the center of each sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6

Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly between the 4 foil sheets, piling them in the center of each sheet.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the potatoes in each packet.

Step 8

Fold all four sides of the foil over the potato mixture, sealing the packets tightly to lock in the steam.

Step 9

Place the foil packets on the preheated grill, seam side up. Close the grill lid and cook for 25–30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through, until the potatoes are tender.

Step 10

Carefully open the foil packets (watching out for hot steam) and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked potatoes.

Step 11

Close the grill lid and cook the packets for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Step 12

Remove the packets from the grill and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Step 13

Serve the packets hot directly from the foil for easy cleanup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2071.7

Total Fat 122.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 367.4mg	0%
Sodium 4625.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 85.7g	0%

Vitamin D 74.2IU	0%
Calcium 1372.7mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 4543.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 31.5%