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Grilled Cheesy Potatoes are the perfect side for all of your summer meals. Grilled to tenderness and covered in rich, melted cheddar cheese, these potatoes are sure to be everyone’s favorite! No grill? No problem! You can also make these cheesy potatoes in the oven.
I have loved foil packet potatoes on the grill for as long as I can remember. We usually make 2 packets filled with potatoes, butter, salt and pepper. One packet with onions for my fiancé and one without them for the kids and me. Why it never crossed my mind to add cheese to them before now is beyond me!
We grill as much as possible all summer long. I especially love when the side dishes can be grilled as well. These Grilled Cheesy Potatoes are going to be on regular rotation all summer long!
Sargento® Reserve Series™ Cheese
This recipe features Sargento Reserve Series Shredded 18-Month Aged Cheddar Cheese. I chose to use the cheddar flavor for this recipe because of it’s incredible richness. This is a premium cheddar that’s been aged to perfection. It’s gives just the right amount of sharpness and amazing flavor to all of your favorite cheesy recipes.
To change up the flavor in this potato recipe a bit, you could swap out the aged cheddar cheese for Sargento Reserve Series Shaved 14-Month Aged Parmesan Cheese. It’s also very rich but with more of a nutty flavor. It’s perfect, visually and in flavor, for all types of recipes calling for Parmesan cheese. Try it on top of salad and pasta too!
You can find Sargento Reserve Series Cheese in the cheese section of the dairy aisle at your local Harris Teeter store.
Why This Recipe Works
- Grilled potato foil packets are a classic summer recipe. They pair well with so many barbecued foods!
- This recipe is very easy to make and takes only minutes to prep.
- These cheesy potatoes can also be made in the oven, if grilling isn’t an option.
How to Make Grilled Cheesy Potatoes
Prep!
Wash your potatoes and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch size halves or quarters, depending on the size of the potatoes.
Tip: try to keep your potatoes at approximately the same size so that they cook evenly.
Pre-heat your grill to medium-high OR your oven to 425°Fahrenheit.
Create!
Place the potatoes in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil.
Melt the butter and pour evenly over the potatoes.
Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on half of the cheddar cheese.
Wrap the potatoes tightly in the aluminum foil so that they are completely sealed.
Place the potato packet on the grill, or in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Open the top of the foil packet and sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese.
Leave the packet open and place it back on the grill, or in the oven. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Present!
Remove the potatoes from the grill, or oven, and sprinkle on the fresh parsley.
Tip: top your cheesy potatoes with crumbled bacon, chives, and/or sour cream, if desired.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Grilled Cheesy Potatoes
- Cut your potatoes into even-size pieces, about 1/2 to 1-inch in size, for even cooking.
- Melt the butter before drizzling over the potatoes for more even distribution.
- Add toppings like bacon, sour cream, and chives after roasting to give these potatoes even more delicious flavor!
FAQ’s
- Are cheesy potatoes gluten free? Yes. This recipe for Grilled Cheesy Potatoes is gluten free.
- How do you know when potatoes are done cooking? Potatoes are done cooking when they are fork-tender. Open the foil slightly and insert a fork into the center of the potato. If it slides in easily, the potatoes are done.
- What do you serve with cheesy potatoes? Cheesy potatoes are a very versatile side dish. Serve them alongside of most any protein, like chicken, beef, and pork, They are especially delicious alongside of barbecued meats.
Other Recipes to Try
- Creamy Lemon Rosemary Potatoes
- Cheddar Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Italian Chicken with Potatoes and Peppers
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Grilled Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds small potatoes * cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter * melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Sargento Reserve Series Shredded 18-Month Aged Cheddar Cheese * divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley * minced, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high, or your oven to 425°F.
- Place the cut potatoes in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the potatoes.
- Season with the salt and pepper, then sprinkle on half of the cheddar cheese.
- Wrap the potatoes tightly in the aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill, or in the oven.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the packet and cook for an addition 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Open the top of the foil packet and sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Leave the packet open and place it back on the grill, or in the oven. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the minced parsley, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Grilled Cheesy Potatoes
- Cut your potatoes into even-size pieces, about 1/2 to 1-inch in size, for even cooking.
- Melt the butter before drizzling over the potatoes for more even distribution.
- Add toppings like bacon, sour cream, and chives after roasting to give these potatoes even more delicious flavor!
