Easy Grilled Cheesy Potatoes Side Dish Recipe

Get ready for a crowd-pleasing side dish at your next cookout with these delicious, cheesy potatoes that are foil-packed and grilled until they’re nice and tender. These are loaded with flavor and perfect for pairing with grilled chicken, burgers, brats, steaks, and more!

These Cheesy Potatoes were first introduced to me when my husband and I were dating, DECADES ago. His family always made these at every cookout, and they were so good that we had to start making them ourselves, too. They are packed with great flavors and easy to toss on the grill right alongside a variety of meats. These can be made on your Traeger, Pellet Grill, charcoal grill, or traditional grill; take your pick!

If you prefer a classic without the cheese, check out these Grilled Potatoes.

What you’ll love about the Cheesy Grilled Potatoes Recipe:

• Perfect for cookouts or camping, easy to foil wrap!
• The entire family will love them with their cheesy coating!
• Customize with your favorite additions and toppings. We use mushrooms and peppers!
• No need to heat the oven, just toss them on the grill right along with the meat!

Ingredients for Grilled Cheesy Potatoes:

• Baking Potatoes or Russet Potatoes
• Green Bell Peppers
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Velveeta
• Aluminum Foil

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Cheesy Potatoes:

1. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F.
2. Using a sheet of foil, add the olive oil to the bottom of the foil, rolling up the sides slightly to create a bowl.
3. Add the potatoes, pepper, mushrooms, onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Then wrap up and place on the grill at medium-high heat of 400 degrees F.
5. Cook for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender; they can be flipped in the foil packet halfway through the cooking time.
6. When fork-tender, carefully open and place chunks of Velveeta on top of the potatoes.
7. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and the potatoes are tender.
8. Carefully open the foil packet and serve.

Tips for Making Grilled Cheesy Potatoes:

• The potatoes can be peeled or left with the skin on; this is up to you.
• Slice potatoes into thin chunks.
• Add protein like chopped bacon or ground beef for a full meal.
• Make it spicy with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free, just check all ingredients first!

How do you store leftovers?

Store the leftovers after they are completely cooled in an airtight container. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

When ready to serve, heat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or in the microwave in 30-second intervals.

This is a great potato side dish that is perfect for cookouts or your backyard BBQ. These are easy to make in minutes right alongside your favorite meats! This is the best effortless side dish recipe for your next summer cookout.