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Grilled Ranch Potatoes

Grilled Ranch Potatoes: Crispy, Cheesy, Summer Perfection

Delight in these Grilled Ranch Potatoes, packed with ranch flavor, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese for a perfect summer side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds red potatoes or Yukon gold
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil enhances flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning Hidden Valley is recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder adds aroma
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper adds mild heat
For the Toppings
  • 0.67 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Kraft melts beautifully
  • 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled, for crunch
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • large bowl
  • heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and cut the red potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks and place them in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add potato chunks to the seasoning mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
  4. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat of approximately 400°F.
  5. Transfer the seasoned potatoes onto a large sheet of aluminum foil and create a sealed packet.
  6. Place the foil packet on the grill and cook for 10 minutes; flip and grill for another 10 minutes.
  7. Carefully open the packet and sprinkle with cheese and bacon; close and grill for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Remove from grill, garnish with parsley and green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to seal the foil packet tightly and avoid opening it during grilling to keep potatoes tender.

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