I am kind of addicted to these grilled potato skins. I’ve always loved potato skins, but I admit, I don’t think about them enough to really make them that often. Until now, when I decided to start making them on the grill (a Weber grill, in this case!). They’re one of the easiest appetizers (or side dishes) you can make, and they’re super tasty. I finish mine off with traditional toppings: cheese, sour cream, green onion and crumbled bacon.
But there’s a bit of a twist. The potatoes are brushed with a great chipotle butter that gives them a bit more smokiness and just a little heat. It’s what makes them stand above the normal crowd of potato skins.
I recommend that you use a grill basket when making potato skins. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!
Roasted jalapenos are also great on these grilled potato skins. For a great smoky potato skin try my chipotle pulled pork version. My cedar-planked potato skins are also crazy-good.
Grilled Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 strips bacon cooked, crumbled
- 2 green onions chopped
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Don’t make the wedges too thick. If you are using very large potatoes you might have a center portion leftover for other uses.
- Using a spoon or melon baller, scrape out the potato insides, leaving 1/4″ or so left.
- Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 6-10 minutes or until tender.
- Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
- Combine the butter and chipotle powder and brush on all sides of the potatoes.
- Grill the potatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they start to char.
- Turn potatoes over and top with cheese. Grill another 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with the bacon, green onions, and sour cream as desired.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.