Description
These Ultimate Grilled Cheesy Garlic Potatoes are the perfect side dish for summer BBQs and cookouts. Tender potatoes are coated in a garlicky butter sauce, grilled to perfection in foil packets, and finished with melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes), halved or quartered
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Grill:
- Heat the grill to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare the Potatoes:
- In a large bowl, toss the halved or quartered potatoes with melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Wrap in Foil:
- Divide the potatoes into two large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Fold the foil over the potatoes and seal tightly to create packets.
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Grill the Potatoes:
- Place the foil packets on the grill grates.
- Cook for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Add the Cheese:
- Carefully open the foil packets and sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh parsley and green onions, and serve hot!
Notes
- For a crispy finish, broil the potatoes for 2–3 minutes after grilling.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for variety.
- For extra flavor, add crumbled bacon before serving.
- If baking instead of grilling, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, then melt the cheese under the broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg