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Square image of grilled potatoes in opened foil packet on a white platter.
Ashley Leonard

Grilled Potatoes in Foil

5 from 1 vote
These sliced potatoes are made with a few simple ingredients and grilled in a foil packet until tender and flavorful. This easy and delicious recipe makes a great summer side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. russet potatoes 4-5 potatoes
  • 1 medium onion white or yellow
  • 6 tbsp. butter salted, cold
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper

Method
 

Prep
  1. Peel and wash potatoes. Cut into ¼ inch slices. Slice onion thinly. Cut cold butter into 10 pats.
    3 lbs. russet potatoes, 1 medium onion, 6 tbsp. butter
Assembly
  1. Put together pieces of foil to make a square (about 20 inches x 20 inches) on countertop.
  2. Place half of the sliced potatoes in a 12 inch circle in the middle of the foil. Top with half the onions, half the butter and ½ tsp. salt & ¼ tsp. pepper.
  3. Repeat with a second layer using the remaining ingredients. To close, bring the long sides of the foil together in the middle and fold up. Then fold the short sides to seal everything off.
  4. Grill on medium-high heat (375-400 degrees) for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Notes

This recipe works on both a gas or charcoal grill. 

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