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    Home » Recipes » Grilling » Grilled Potatoes in Foil with Garlic and Parmesan

    LAST UPDATED: November 9, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 22, 2020 By Toni Dash 7 Comments

    Grilled Potatoes in Foil with Garlic and Parmesan

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    Grilled Potatoes in Foil are an easy grilling recipe you’ll love! Packed with big flavor, these satisfying potatoes go with any main dish. Easy to make!

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    Grilled Potatoes are an easy side dish with delicious flavors.

    Once the packets are made up there is no work from you!

    Put them on the grill over indirect heat and check that they are done.

    That’s it!

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Red potatoes
    • Butter
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • dried Parsley
    • grated Parmesan Cheese

    You’ll also need 4 large squares of foil.

    foil packets of grilled potatoes on a grill

    How to Grill Potatoes in Foil – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1: Spray 4 large squared of foil with non-stick cooking spray.

    STEP 2: Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces (photo 1). Divide the potatoes evenly between the foil squares. 

    Grilled Potatoes recipes steps photos 1-4 (cutting the potatoes and layering them with spices on foil)

    STEP 3: Add 2 pieces of the butter to the top of each serving of potatoes.

    STEP 4: Combine the garlic powder, salt, pepper and dried parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mixture on top of each potato serving (photo 3) followed by Parmesan cheese (photo 4).

    STEP 5: Fold the sides of the foil over and crimp closed on all sides (photo below).

    grilled potatoes wrapped in foil

    STEP 6: Place on the grill on INDIRECT HEAT for 20-30 minutes (photo below) until the potatoes are cooked and the cheese and butter have melted.

    grilled potatoes wrapped in foil on grill

    Best Potatoes to Use

    I recommend Red Potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.

    Their waxy consistency holds up to grilling and keeping their form.

    Also the thin skin does not have to be peeled.

    I have made this recipe with peeled Russet Potatoes. 

    They were also delicious though have to be peeled (more time) and fall apart more when cooked.

    foil packets of cooked red potatoes with herbs

    How Long to Cook Grilled Potatoes?

    When wrapped tightly in a foil packet grilled potatoes will cook in 25-30 minutes over INDIRECT HEAT. 

    If the potatoes are not cut into bite-size pieces or slices, and are left whole the time can be longer.

    How to Shorten the Potato Grilling Time

    The potatoes can be boiled or steamed first until they are tender. 

    THEN load them into the foil packets are instructed in the recipe. 

    The grilling time will only be around 10 minutes. Just enough to melt the butter and cheese.

    Oven Baked Potatoes in Foil

    These potatoes in foil can also be baked in the oven.

    • Prepare as directed.
    • Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet for easier handling.
    • Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Check for doneness.
    • Actual baking time can vary depending on the potatoes and their size.

    grilled potatoes in foil packets with herbs

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    foil packet of cooked potatoes.

    Grilled Garlic Parmesan Potato Foil Packets

    Buttery red potatoes with garlic and parmesan cheese flavors are so easy to grill in foil packets. Add them to the grill with other foods and they are ready in 30 minutes with no work from you!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds Red Potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons Butter cut into 8 pieces
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried Parsley
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

    Instructions

    • Spray four large squares of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Divide the potatoes evenly between the foil squares. Place two pieces of butter on top of the potatoes in each packet.
    • Combine the garlic powder, salt, black pepper and dried parsley in a small bowl. Mix together.
    • Season each potato packet with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix.
    • Top the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 teaspoons per packet).
    • Fold the sides of the foil over the top of the potatoes, then roll up the ends to secure the foil in place.
    • Place the packets seam side up on a hot grill over indirect heat. Cook on the grill for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are soft and the butter and cheese are melted.

    Notes

    To Shorten Grilling Time

    The potatoes can be boiled until tender (15 minutes), drained and assembled into the foil packets. This reduces grilling time to aproximately 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Natasha says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      It was so tasty, I love the flavor of this grilled potatoes!
      It’s a great side dish for our barbecue. Will definitely add this to my favorites!

      Reply
    2. Capri says

      May 22, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to make this recipe! I have some potatoes, foil, and a grill ready!

      Reply
    3. Roxana says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      A simple and delicious recipe. I am going to try this soon. Love the step by step instructions.

      Reply
    4. Emily Liao says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      What a great and easy way to cook potatoes! Wrapping it in foil definitely brings out the flavors as well.

      Reply
    5. Beth Pierce says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    6. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      May 22, 2020 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      A best side dish for the summer barbecue menu. It is so quick and easy and I agree about using red potatoes. My russet potatoes always fall apart when cooking.

      Reply
    7. Erin says

      May 22, 2020 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I love it when you can cook the whole meal on the grill. The potatoes turned out tender and we ate every last one!

      Reply

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