Description
Crispy, golden Grilled Baked Potatoes deliver a smoky twist on classic comfort. Foil-wrapped spuds kissed by fire create a tender interior with a crackling exterior that promises pure potato perfection for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cooked bacon
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Foil, for grilling
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse potatoes, removing any soil, and create multiple punctures using a fork to allow steam escape during grilling.
- Seasoning: Massage each potato with olive oil, then generously dust with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage before tightly encasing in aluminum foil.
- Grilling Process: Position foil-wrapped potatoes onto a medium-high heated grill, rotating periodically to promote uniform cooking and prevent scorching; continue grilling for approximately 45-50 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency when tested with a sharp knife.
- Finishing Touches: Carefully unwrap potatoes, slice along the top, and gently separate the interior using a fork to create a fluffy texture; optionally incorporate a pat of butter for enhanced richness.
- Garnishing: Embellish the potatoes with an array of toppings including shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, crispy bacon fragments, and finely chopped green onions; serve immediately while ingredients are warm and melted.
Notes
- Pierce potatoes gently with a fork to avoid large tears that might cause uneven cooking or steam loss during grilling.
- Apply olive oil evenly by using a brush or rolling potato in oil to ensure consistent seasoning and crispy exterior.
- Wrap potatoes tightly but not too compressed, leaving slight space for steam circulation to help create fluffy interior texture.
- Check grill heat periodically to maintain consistent medium-high temperature, rotating potatoes every 15 minutes for uniform cooking and preventing burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg