Grilled Red Potato Packets With Pesto Ranch Sauce Food

GRILLED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a microwave-safe casserole dish, add the potatoes in a single layer. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika and black pepper.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat well. Add the spice mixture, rosemary and thyme and toss gently to coat.
• Add the potatoes to the grill cut-side down and cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

GRILLED POTATOES WITH BACON-RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, barbecue seasoning, garlic and lemon juice. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. square). Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with potatoes.

POTATO PACKETS

Steps:

• On two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 18 in.), divide potatoes, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Fold foil around potato mixture; seal tightly. Cook on a covered grill over medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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.