Description
Cheesy garlic potatoes combine crispy edges with creamy interiors for an irresistible side dish. Herbs and melted cheese elevate this simple potato recipe, creating a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 baking potatoes, cubed
- 1 white onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fats:
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) butter, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the grill at 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for optimal potato cooking.
- Cut two generous aluminum foil sheets to create grilling pouches for the potato mixture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, toss cubed potatoes with diced onions, minced garlic, olive oil, and butter, ensuring every potato chunk is thoroughly coated with aromatic seasonings.
- Season the potato blend with salt and pepper, massaging the spices into the ingredients for maximum flavor infusion.
- Distribute the seasoned potato mixture equally between the prepared foil sheets, spreading them in an even layer to promote uniform cooking.
- Carefully fold and crimp the foil edges, creating tight sealed packets that will trap steam and prevent moisture escape during grilling.
- Position the foil packets on the preheated grill, cooking for approximately 25-30 minutes while occasionally rotating to prevent burning and ensure consistent tenderness.
- After potatoes reach desired softness, carefully open the packets and generously sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheeses across the surface.
- Return packets to the grill for an additional 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and create a golden, bubbly topping.
- Remove packets from grill, let rest momentarily, then transfer cheesy potatoes to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish and serve immediately while hot and melted.
Notes
- Ensure even potato cutting for consistent cooking, using a sharp knife to create uniform cubes that will grill perfectly.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack to add unique flavor profiles and elevate the dish’s taste.
- Prevent packet sticking by lightly spraying foil with non-stick cooking spray before adding potato mixture, guaranteeing easy removal and clean grilling.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian or vegan option by substituting butter with olive oil and using plant-based cheese alternatives that melt smoothly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg