Foil Packet Baked Red Potatoes With Bacon and Onion
This is such an easy way to make potatoes, you are sure to love this foil packet baked red potato, bacon, and onion recipe! The best part of it all - other than the absolutely delicious potato side dish - is that you don't have to dirty any dishes and the cleanup is a snap!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3 or 4 medium potatoes (sliced - we used red potatoes, but use your favorite!)
- 4 strips bacon (sliced)
- ½ small onion (small, or use 1-2 shallots - chopped or diced)
- 4 tablespoon butter (1 pat of butter per packet, approx 1 tablespoon each)
- each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- garlic powder (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C) to 425°F (218°C). You can set the temp higher for faster cook times but the flavors blend nicely with a longer cook time.
- Pull off large squares of aluminum foil. Portion out sliced potatoes, bacon and onion. Season with garlic powder, salt & pepper. Top each of the packets' ingredients with a pat of butter.3 or 4 medium potatoes, 4 strips bacon, ½ small onion, 4 tablespoon butter, each, salt & pepper, garlic powder
- Seal the foil packets and grill over indirect heat or bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for one hour or until potatoes are tender.
- Open the foil packets cautiously to avoid steam burns, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure the foil packages are sealed tightly and the seam side is facing up.
- No need to spray or coat the foil in oil unless you are opting to remove the bacon and butter.
- These potato foil packs are versatile try adding veggies!
- Be careful of the steam that vents when opening your foil packets!
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Cholesterol: 17mg (6%) | Sodium: 191mg (8%) | Potassium: 1603mg (46%) | Fiber: 10g (42%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 25IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 44mg (53%) | Calcium: 115mg (12%) | Iron: 12mg (67%)
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