Here’s how to make a quick, easy, and delicious meal. these loaded potato foil packets can be prepared in just a few minutes and then, just a few minutes later, you’ll be enjoying this delicious side dish loaded with all the classic flavors we love in loaded baked potatoes.
If you’re a potato lover, you’ve come to the right place today. This easy potato recipe is full of everything we love in and on our potatoes. I make these diced potatoes any time I can, and I have been for years. They’re perfect with steaks, chops, chicken, and pretty much anything that’s grilled. They’re also as easy as they are delicious, so it’s a breeze to make them for family and guests.
Loaded Baked Potato Foil Packets
These packets start with diced potatoes. Then I coat them in oil and a combination of garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, and red jalapeno garlic seasoning for even more kick. I bake them for a total of about 25 minutes, then I top them with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. When it’s all done, I have fully loaded potatoes topped with just about everything you’d ever want on your potatoes. It’s delicious, easy, and delicious. Yes, I listed delicious twice.
Why You’ll Love These Loaded Potato Foil Packets
- They’re super easy to make and all you need is a few simple ingredients and some foil.
- They’re absolutely delicious and the combination of tender potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onions is simple irresistible.
- They are perfect as an easy side dish and perfect for a cookout or potluck, and they are always a hit with all ages.
Loaded Potato Foil Packets Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these potatoes. They’re all very basic and easy to find at any grocery store.
- Baby creamer potatoes
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Kinder’s Red Jalapeño Garlic seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Butter
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Sour cream
- Green onions
How to Make Loaded Potato Foil Packets
Making these potatoes is a breeze. Like so many of my recipes, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in just a few minutes. It couldn’t be easier.
Step 1: Season the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Wrap
Divide the potatoes into four foil packets and seal them up. Then place them seam-side down on a cookie sheet.
Step 3: Bake
Bake for 10 minutes. Then, remove the baking sheet, flip the packets over, and place 1 tablespoon of butter inside each packet. Reseal the packets and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 4: Add Cheese
Remove the packet from the oven, open them, and add ¼ cup of cheese to each one. Let the packets rest for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon crumbles, sour cream, and green onions. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Dice your potatoes into small chunks so they cook quickly and evenly and are easy to eat.
- It’s important to be sure your potatoes are fully coated in oil and seasoning for the absolute best flavor.
- There’s no need to bake your potatoes further to melt the cheese, the heat inside the packets will work for that.
Variations
- You can use any variety of potatoes you like for this recipe.
- Try using sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
- Omit the red jalapeno garlic seasoning for a milder dish.
What to Serve with Loaded Potato Foil Packets
These delicious potatoes are as versatile as they are delicious. You can serve them with almost any kind of main dish. Try pairing these potatoes with:
- Beef and pork roasts
- Baked, seared, and fried chicken
- BBQ
- Smoked meats
- Seafood
Recipe FAQ
You can add any of your favorite vegetables to potato foil packets.
Packets are just about the easiest way to cook potatoes you’ll ever try. The steam released inside helps the potatoes cook evenly without drying out or getting mushy.
Use heavy-duty aluminum foil for cooking any kind of foil packets. Thinner foil can rip.
You can store these packets for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Potato Foil Packets
Refrigerate the potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the potatoes, place them back into packets and bake for about 10 minutes at 350 until heated through.
Try These Delicious Loaded Potato Foil Packets Today
These fully loaded potato foil packets explode with every flavor we love in our potatoes with every bite, and they pair well with almost any main dish. Oh, and they’re also incredibly easy to make. You can’t beat that combo! With so much flavor and cheese in every bite, you’ll fall in love with these potatoes from the first forkful. So will your family. Give this one a try, and I know you’ll be making it again and again.
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Loaded Potatoes Foil Packets
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds baby creamer potatoes, diced into small chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kinder’s Red Jalapeño Garlic seasoning can omit
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5-6 slices bacon, crumbled
- sour cream
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes in olive oil and seasonings
- Divide potatoes into 4 foil packets, close up and place seam side down on a cookie sheet.
- Place in oven for 10 mins, remove, flip packets and place 1 tbsp of butter in each packet.
- Reseal packets and put back in oven for 10-15 more minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from oven, add ¼ cup of shredded cheese to each packet and let rest for 2-3 mins or until cheese is melted.
- Top with bacon crumbs, sour cream, and green onions
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