Potato Pouches Recipes

SIMPLE POUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray four sheets of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Divide potatoes evenly among the sheets of aluminum foil; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Place 2 tablespoons of the butter flavored spread over each mound of potatoes. Create packets by folding and sealing the aluminum foil. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Drain melted butter-flavored spread before serving.

GRILLED POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal. Repeat to make a second packet., Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-23 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Remove from grill., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Grill opened packets, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

FOIL PACK POTATOES ON THE GRILL OR OVEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium, or oven to 400°F. Cut 1.5 lbs. baby potatoes into bite sized pieces, then place in a bowl and mix with 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary, a pinch of sea salt and pepper, and 7 whole garlic cloves or powdered garlic.
• Transfer the potatoes to a piece of foil, around 28 inches in length. Bunch the potatoes in the middle of the foil. Place 3 sprigs of thyme or dried thyme and 1 Tbsp. cubed butter on top of the potatoes.Bring the edges of the foil together and wrap, tightly sealing all the way around. If the foil isn't long enough to wrap properly, then double wrap with second piece of foil in the opposite direction.
• Place the foil directly onto the grill or, if roasting, place on a tray before putting in the oven.Grill or roast for 40 minutes, then remove from the grill or oven and open up the foil. Remove the thyme and add in the rest of the butter and season again, then return to the grill or oven with the foil open and cook for a further 15 minutes or until golden brown.Top with parsley (optional) , and enjoy!

GRILLED POTATOES IN FOIL (POTATO PACKETS)

Steps:

• Place foil packets on the counter and spray with cooking spray.
• Wash and slice potatoes (and onions/mushrooms if using).
• Place potato slices (approx 1 potato per packet) and any optional toppings on each foil piece. Top with a generous pat of butter and salt/pepper to taste. Fold each packet closed.
• Grill over medium heat for 30 minutes or until soft.

POUCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes ¼ inch thick.
• Cut onions in half, then in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut squash or zucchini in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Cut pepper in half, remove seeds, and then cut in ¼ inch thick slices.
• Lay two large pieces of aluminum foil on table, set one potato on each.
• Alternate potato with slices of onion, squash or zucchini, and green pepper.
• Top potato and veggies with chopped garlic.
• Sprinkle liberally with Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing, and balsamic vinegar.
• Add remaining spices liberally after the liquid has been added.
• Seal foil well.
• Bake over grill, rotating every 15 minutes, for one hour.

POTATO POUCHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut four 8x12 inch sheets aluminum foil.
• Slice each potato into 1/4 inch slices and lay in an overlapping fashion in 2 columns on each sheet of aluminum foil.
• Place several rings of onion on top of the potatoes. Mix together the oregano, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; sprinkle to taste over onion and potato. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Create the pouch by take the long sides of the aluminum foil and join at the top and fold down. The ends just get folded over.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or cook on a grill over medium-high heat.