Foil grilled potatoes are a simple summer side dish. The potatoes cook to perfection on the grill in a matter of minutes and stay hot for quite a while. They're perfect for cookouts, camping, and tailgating!
Step one
2 Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
3 Wash the potatoes and cut any bigger ones in half.
4 Spray a rectangle of aluminum foil with no-stick cooking spray.
Step two
7 Put the potatoes and onions into a large mixing bowl.
8 Add the olive oil and the Ranch seasoning, plus salt and pepper if desired.
9 Mix with your hands until all the potatoes are covered with the olive oil mixture.
Step three
12 Divide the potato mixture evenly between the six sheets of aluminum foil.
13 Place some of the cheese and a garlic clove on top of each.
14 Bring the foil packet up to cover the potatoes and fold on all sides to seal completely.
15 Repeat until all the potatoes are in foil packets.
Step four
18 Place packets on the grill, seam side down.
19 Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
20 Using tongs, flip the packets over and cook on the other side for 10 minutes or until done.
21 Remove from grill and set aside until ready to eat. Be careful when opening - they are hot!
Oven instructions
24 Prepare the grilled potato packets as above.
25 Preheat the oven to 425°.
26 Place the packets on a baking sheet, seam side down.
27 Bake for 10 minutes then flip and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more.
28 Remove from the oven and serve.
