30 Minute Buttery Grilled Potatoes in Foil
Grilled in foil packets is my favorite way to cook potatoes! The thinly sliced potatoes — Yukon gold or russet potatoes work well — emerge from the foil packet extra buttery and perfectly seasoned after just 30 minutes on the grill.These sliced potatoes are the perfect summer side dish!
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
- Grill
- Grilling Spatulas
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well to be sure the skin is clean. (If using Russets, peel the potatoes.)
- Slice potatoes into rounds about ¼ of an inch thick and set aside.
- Using a cold stick of butter, create a thin layer of butter in the center of two 18x12 inch pieces of foil. The tracings of butter should measure approximately 12x9 inches.
- Place half of the sliced potatoes in a thin, even layer on top of one of the butter rectangles. Season with half of the salt and a generous sprinkling of freshly cracked black pepper. Top with 1 tablespoon of garlic and ¼ cup of the onion. Place 4 – 6 pats of butter on top of this first layer of butter.
- Repeat the process of layering and seasoning with the remaining potatoes directly on top of the first layer. Drizzle the entire dish with olive oil.
- Top with the second piece of foil and fold all the edges in toward the center twice to create a sealed packet.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 15 – 20 minutes on the first side before flipping and grilling for another 10 – 15 minutes. (Longer for crispier potatoes.) The packet will puff up during the cooking process – this is ok!
- Remove potatoes from grill and allow foil to cool a few minutes before opening packet. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives before serving, if desired.
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Notes
- Potato packs can be assembled up to one day in advance and stored in refrigerator until ready to grill.
- Leftover potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. (And make a really great breakfast!)
Nutrition
Serving: 0.3pounds | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg