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Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I made some fantastic flashback old school BBQ chicken on my Char-Broil Big Easy the other day. It put me in the mood for more BBQ chicken, so I up and made this fantastic Italian Ranch BBQ chicken. It’s like my old school BBQ chicken kicked up big time. You still get that great BBQ sauce flavor, but as a bonus, you get ultra-tender juicy chicken that has marinated in Italian and Ranch dressings. My goodness, it was good!

Apply The Sauce At The End

The original recipe for Italian Ranch BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy called for marinating the chicken in the BBQ sauce and the dressings. I was using a BBQ sauce made with molasses. I knew that if it spent a long time over high heat it would start to burn. So, I marinated the chicken overnight in the dressings and then placed it into the Big Easy until almost done. That’s when I brushed the chicken with the BBQ sauce. And it was good.

To make these Italian ranch BBQ chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy I used a bunk bed basket. It lets me double or even triple the amount of cooking space I have.

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Also try my southwest chicken on the Big Easy.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Italian Ranch BBQ Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Welcome to kicked-up old school BBQ chicken. You get that great BBQ sauce flavor, but as a bonus, you get ultra-tender juicy chicken that has marinated in Italian and Ranch dressings. My goodness, it was good!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ, Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken, Italian, Ranch

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 45

Total Time 12 45

Servings servings

Calories 673kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts skin removed
¾ cup Italian salad dressing
¾ cup Ranch dressing
¾ cup your favorite BBQ sauce divided

Instructions

Place the chicken into resealable container or baggie.
Whisk together the Italian dressing, Ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce.
Add the marinade to the container.
Seal and shake gently to coat.
Let marinate overnight.
Fire up your Char-Broil Big Easy.
Shake off any excess marinade and add the chicken to the Big Easy basket.
Cook until chicken is done or just shy of done, 10-15 minutes per pound.
Brush remaining BBQ sauce onto chicken and if desired, return to the Big Easy for 5 minutes to ‘set’ the sauce.

Notes

You’ll need a Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to be able to double this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Italian Herb Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

We love French fries. But we don’t like heating up the house on a hot day just to enjoy some fries. That’s where my Char-Broil Big Easy comes in. I can cook (reheat, technically) frozen fries in it just like I would indoors. I like to kick-up my fries, and these Italian herb fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy are definitely kicked-up. A little butter and a few tasty herbs and it’s time to devour some mighty tasty fries!

A Bunk Bed Makes For More Great Cooking

To make these Italian herb fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy I used a bunk bed basket. It lets me double or even triple the amount of cooking space I have. I originally used a similar basket that Char-Broil has since discontinued. The bunk bed is at least as good as it was if not better!

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Italian Herb Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

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Italian Herb Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I like to kick-up my fries, and these Italian herb fries are definitely kicked-up. A little butter and a few tasty herbs and it’s time to devour some mighty tasty fries!

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, French fry

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 8kcal

Author Based on my Italian Herb skillet bread recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

½ bag French fries frozen, about 1 pound frozen
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried basil slightly crushed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano slightly crushed
½ teaspoon dried rosemary slightly crushed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flake

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Add the fries to the cooking rack, or as I do, place them in 9" non-stick pie pans.
Place into the Big Easy and cook until golden brown, 20-30 minutes. Fries towards the bottom of the rack might get done sooner, so start checking them after 20 minutes.
Pour the fries into a large bowl.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
Stir in the spices.
Pour butter mixture over the fries and toss to coat. Note: It's completely optional, but you can also return the fries to the Big Easy, after coating them, for about 5 minutes to get a little extra crunch on them and kind of 'set' the spices and butter.
Serve.

Notes

You’ll need a Big Easy cooking rack or a Bunk Bed basket to cook these fries.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon Jalapeno Tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Oh yes, I’ve made bacon-wrapped tater tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Several times. And I love them. Lots. But, if you follow this blog, you know I like some kick to my tots. Hence these bacon jalapeno tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Same concept, but with some heat. Not a whole lot, but enough to be noticed. Served with a great creamy cheese sauce that also has a bit of a kick to it.

Don’t Fret, They’ll Get Crispy As They Cool

The key to cooking bacon jalapeno tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy is to cook them until they just start to char. They won’t be super crispy yet. That happens after you take them out of the cooker and they cool. The bacon will crisp up as it sits.

Add Heat As Desired

If you don’t want to make this spicy version of bacon-wrapped tater tots, leave out the jalapeno slices and use Monterey Jack cheese in the cheese sauce. You’ll definitely still have a plate of fantastic treats.

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Also try my bacon BBQ chicken bombs, also made on the Big Easy. For a super-easy snack, try roasting some peanuts!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Bacon Jalapeno Tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The key to cooking bacon-wrapped tater tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy is to cook them until they just start to char. They won’t be super crispy yet. That happens after you take them out of the cooker and they cool. The bacon will crisp up as it sits.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, tater tots

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings bites

Calories 136kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Noble Pig

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cheese sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated. Or your favorite cheese

For the wrapped tots

1 pound bacon sliced, cut in half (you may not use all of the bacon)
24 frozen tater tots thawed
3 medium jalapenos stems and seeds removed, then cut into 24 small strips

Instructions

For the cheese sauce

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the salt, pepper and flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk.
Bring mixture to a very low boil. Add the cheese and stir.
Reduce the heat and peep warm until ready to use.

For the wrapped tots

Fire up your Big Easy.
Wrap a strip of jalapeno and a tot with a piece of bacon.
Place seam-side down into the Big Easy basket. Do not let the tots touch or the bacon will not cook evenly.
After all of the tots are wrapped, lower the basket into your Big Easy and cook for 20 minutes or until the bacon just starts to char.
Remove and let cool slightly before serving with the warm cheese sauce for dipping.

Notes

You’ll need a Bunk Bed basket for your Big Easy to cook all of these tots at once.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beer-Can Seasoned Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’m a big fan of making beer can chicken. Weber has a beer can seasoning that hits the spot with the perfect combination of spices. It’s perfect for making beer-can seasoned chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Nothing could be easier. I will warn you, though, the crispy skin comes out absolutely delicious. The advantage of being the person cooking the chicken is that you get first dibs on it and the rest of the chicken.

Oh, So Good!

The seasoning is so good you can leave out the beer can. Beer-can seasoned chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy is so darned good! The Big Easy cooks up chicken so moist and tender you won’t notice it’s not there, and the Weber seasoning packs such great flavor you’ll be as happy as if you did use the beer.
If you do decide to also add a beer can don’t use a strongly-flavored beer or it might drown out the great seasonings. And of course, you’re not required to use beer in a beer-can chicken. Many sodas and even wine work just as well.

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For something different, try my beer can cabbage on the Big Easy. It’s different for sure!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Beer-Can Seasoned Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The seasoning is so good you can leave out the beer can. The Big Easy cooks up chicken so moist and tender you won’t notice it’s not there, and the Weber seasoning packs such great flavor you’ll be as happy as if you did use the beer.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings chicken

Calories 2kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil
Weber Beer Can Chicken Seasoning

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Lightly coat the outside of the chicken with oil.
Sprinkle seasoning liberally all over the chicken, inside and out.
Place chicken into your Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
Cook for about 20 minutes per pound until the chicken reaches 165 F as measured in several places.
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Make sure you don’t get a chicken that’s bigger than your Big Easy basket!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fowl Play Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Fowl Play marinade by The Shed BBQ adds tremendous flavor to any cut of chicken. As soon as I opened it I knew that I was in for nothing but goodness. I detected soy sauce. Apple juice. Citrus. It’s tangy with a slight hint of vinegar. Fowl Play Chicken cooked on the Char-Broil Big Easy comes out incredibly flavorful all the way through.

This Is The Big Easy At Its Best.

I used split bone-in chicken breasts, marinating them for 4 hours before placing them into the Big Easy. The skin doesn’t get crispy because of all that time in the marinade, but the meat… oh my goodness. So tender and juicy and good! Incredible. If you’re looking for a quick, painless way to make masterful chicken on the Big Easy this is it.

I was a bit worried that maybe some of the spices in Fowl Play might burn from the high heat in the Big Easy but they did not. You have to watch for that if you’re using anything with large chunks of things like minced garlic.

I’m a big fan of store-bought marinated chicken like this Fowl Play chicken or Chiavetta’s chicken cooked on the Big Easy. It’s as simple as it gets.

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Fowl Play Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Fowl Play marinade by The Shed BBQ adds tremendous flavor to any cut of chicken. As soon as I opened it I knew that I was in for nothing but goodness.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 5 20

Servings servings

Calories 258kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts bone-in split
The Shed Fowl Play marinade

Instructions

Place the chicken into a resealable bag or container.
Add marinade to taste. Toss to coat.
Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Fire up your Big Easy.
Transfer the chicken to the Big Easy basket.
Cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound or until it reaches 165 F as checked in several places.
Remove and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite cuts of chicken.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Who doesn’t love a big ole bowl of cheesy, delicious scalloped potatoes? The Char-Broil Big Easy is famous for cooking chicken and turkey, but it’s also great for making fantastic side dishes such as these potatoes. They really take no time at all to prepare. The potatoes are tender. The sauce is creamy. And oh, cheese! Glorious cheese! The best part!

The Perfect Side Dish

Cooking sliced potatoes in the Char-Broil Big Easy ensures that they all cook evenly and are done at the same time. Whole potatoes can be a chore to cook. Not these scalloped potatoes. Each bite comes out perfect, with a little sauce and a little cheese. We made these potatoes a few nights last week. And leftovers are great, too! You can re-heat them in the Big Easy (you might add a bit more cream if they have gotten a bit thick) or the microwave.

I highly recommend that you get a bunk bed basket or two for cooking on your Big Easy. It more than doubles your cook space and makes getting things in and out much easier.

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Also try my garlic potatoes made on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Cooking sliced potatoes in the Char-Broil Big Easy ensures that they all cook evenly and are done at the same time.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, cheesy, potatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 437kcal

Equipment

Char-Broil Big Easy
1 Char-Broil Bunk Bed Basket highly recommended, for easier pan removal
1 Dutch Oven Liner Pans

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream plus more, if needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds Idaho potatoes scrubbed clean, peeled
4 ounces Cheddar cheese grated, divided

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into 1/4″ slices
Bring the cream to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
Add the potatoes. Add more cream if the potatoes aren’t covered.
Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are just becoming tender. This will take 10-12 minutes. If the potatoes stick to each other you can break them apart with a fork but be careful to not poke or break the potatoes.
Remove potatoes from the heat.
Fire up your Big Easy.
Spoon 1/3 of the potatoes into the pan. Also get some of the cream. Spread the potatoes out evenly.
Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with 1/3rd of the cheese.
Add another 1/3 of the potatoes and some of the cream, topped with another 1/3rd of the cheese.
Finish up with the last of the potatoes, cream and cheese.
Transfer the pan to the Big Easy. I recommend using a Bunk Bed basket because it’s easier to get in/out of the Big Easy and it provides support to the bottom of the pan.
Cook for 30-45 minutes or until the cheese is starting to bubble and the tops of the potatoes start to turn golden brown.
Carefully remove the pan from the Big Easy. If using a Bunk Bed basket remove just the basket.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure you support the pan from underneath as you remove it from the Big Easy.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Citrus Herb Marinated Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Weber has a line of marinade mixes that you add juice to that are really, really good. They’re perfect for flavoring chicken, like this citrus herb marinated chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy. I picked up a package of each and used them to marinate my favorite, split chicken breasts. The Citrus Herb marinade is mixed with orange juice to produce wonderfully seasoned chicken. A hint of garlic and herbs and a hint of sweetness, it’s a nice, light refreshing marinade.

A Little Char Is A Good Thing

Since it cooks at a high temperature you do have to watch that your citrus herb marinated chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy doesn’t char. One way to help prevent that is to not use marinades containing substances that might burn, like sugar or honey.

The other option is to rinse the chicken before cooking. Now, you’re going to lose a bit of flavor doing that, but if like me you’re going to remove the skin before eating, it really doesn’t make that big of a difference.

The bunk bed basket lets you double the amount of cooking space you have on your Big Easy. And it’s easy to take in and out of the cooker too!

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Weber makes all sorts of great flavored Just Add Juice marinades. Check out chicken marinaded in their garlic and herb marinade!

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Citrus Herb Marinated Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Delicious, moist chicken ready in no time!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 5 20

Servings Servings

Calories 286kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts bone-in split, or whichever cuts you prefer, about 2 pounds
Weber Just Add Juice Citrus Herb Marinade
½ cup orange juice

Instructions

Place the chicken into a resealable bag or container.
Add marinade to taste. Toss to coat.
Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Fire up your Big Easy.
Transfer the chicken to the Big Easy basket.
Cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound or until it reaches 165 F as checked in several places.
Remove and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

I prefer to rinse the marinade off the outside of the chicken since it will tend to burn. The meat has already absorbed the flavors of the marinade.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pickle Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Sure, you’ve made jalapeno poppers on your Char-Broil Big Easy. Quite a few times if you’re like me. And you loved them. But Aunt Martha didn’t like them one bit. “They’re too darned spicy”, she said. Well, today is Aunt Martha’s lucky today because now she can chow down on some super-tasty pickle poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy without worrying about the heat. Plus they’re totally cool!

Easy. Different. And Delicious.

Make sure you read my notes in the recipe. They’ll make making these pickle poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy a breeze. I really liked the change from the ‘usual’ jalapeno poppers. They’re hard to stop eating, so make sure you make a big batch. If you haven’t already, invest in a Bunk Bed Basket or two for your Big Easy. It gives you a lot more cooking space.

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Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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Pickle Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

“They’re too darned spicy”, Aunt Martha said. Well, today is Aunt Martha’s lucky today because now she can chow down on some super-tasty pickle poppers without worrying about the heat.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, pickle poppers

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings poppers

Calories 111kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from Old Dave’s Po-Farm

Equipment

Ingredients

6 baby dill pickles
6 slices bacon
4 ounces cream cheese softened
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
½ clove garlic minced
Toothpicks
Your favorite seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Meanwhile, slice the pickles in half horizontally.
Using a melon baller carefully scoop out the centers of the pickles. Set aside. NOTE: I found it much easier to just use my finger nail (with a food-safe glove on) to do this.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Add bacon slices and bake for 20 minutes to partially cook the bacon.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Cut each piece of bacon in half lengthwise. NOTE: The easiest way to do this is to roll each piece up and then make a single cut down the middle.
Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic,
Working in batches, form about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture into a shape like a fat cigarette that will fit into the cavity of the pickles.
Working in batches, add shaped cheese to the pickle centers.
Secure one end of a piece of bacon to the end of the pickle slice by inserting a toothpick horizontally.
Wrap the bacon around the rest of the pickle, also securing the other end with a toothpick.
Fire up your Big Easy.
Lightly dust pickle poppers with your favorite seasoning and transfer to a Big Easy basket.
Cook in the Big Easy for 20 minutes or until the bacon starts to char and the cheese has melted.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You’ll need a Bunk Bed basket for your Big Easy to cook more than 4 or so pickle halves at a time. Poppers can be assembled in advance to finish cooking on the Big Easy.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fire-Eater Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Baby potatoes have such a wonderful creamy sweetness to them. I love them roasted so the skin gets just a bit crispy. They pop when you bite into them. The Big Easy is the perfect cooker for making a lot of things, and these Fire-Eater potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy are just one of them. Roasted potatoes hit with a nice seasoning mix that brings a little heat to offset the sweetness.

Potatoes With A Kick

You can substitute any rub or seasoning mix you desire, but you might want to shy away from any that contain a lot of sugar which might burn in high heat. These Fire-Eater potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy do cook quickly since they are smaller, but keep an eye on them if you do use a sweeter spice mix.

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For a little more mellow (but still super yummy!) potato using the Big Easy, try my roasted baby potatoes.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Fire-Eater Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Char-Broil Big Easy is the perfect cooker for making a lot of things, and these Fire-Eater potatoes are one of them. Roasted potatoes hit with a nice seasoning mix that brings a little heat to offset the sweetness.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, potatoes, spicy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 116kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pound baby potatoes or fingerlings, rinsed and patted dry
olive oil
Fire-Eater seasoning to taste

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl.
Drizzle with just enough oil to lightly coat the potatoes.
Add the Fire-Eater seasoning and toss to coat.
Add potatoes to your Big Easy and lower into the cooker and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes depending on the size. I use a long bamboo skewer to poke the potatoes to test for doneness.

Notes

You’ll need a Big Easy Cooking Rack lined with foil.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Garlic Potatoes in Dill Sauce using the Char-Broil Big Easy

You probably usually think of using your Char-Broil Big Easy only when cooking a main dish. Like a turkey or chicken. But, don’t forget that it’s also great for making delicious, easy, side dishes. Certainly ones like these garlic potatoes in dill sauce using the Char-Broil Big Easy. In no time you have the perfect potatoes. Tender inside. Lightly crunchy outside. All in a lip-smacking great dill sauce that I just could not get enough of. Dill and potatoes are the perfect match.

Add A Bunk Bed Basket For More Room

You can fit a single disposable pan (for 3/4 pounds of potatoes) in the basket that comes with your Big Easy. Get a bunk bed basket and you can do a full 1 1/2 pounds of potatoes at once. For this reason, you have to get a bunk bed basket for your Char-Broil Big Easy to make more great side dishes like these garlic potatoes in dill sauce!

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It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Also try my cheesy Ranch potatoes, also made on a Big Easy.

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Garlic Potatoes in Dill Sauce using the Char-Broil Big Easy

Although you can cook the potatoes in the Big Easy from start to finish, I recommend using a microwave to par-cook them first.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 189kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds small potatoes halved if desired
8 ounces chive and onion cheese spread
¼ cup milk
½ medium green bell pepper chopped
1 ½ tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy. Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes.
Place the potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 3 minutes on high.
Stir and check for doneness.
Microwave another 2 minutes (or longer if needed) until just tender. Do not over-cook, they need to have a little bite to them.
Place the cream cheese, milk and peppers in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high 40-50 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
Stir in the dill. Add to the potatoes and stir to coat completely.
Divide the potatoes between two disposable pans and transfer the pans to a Big Easy basket fitted with a Bunk Bed so you can cook both pans at the same time.
Place the basket into the Big Easy and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes start to turn golden brown around the edges.
Carefully remove the pans from the Big Easy and serve.

Notes

Give the potatoes a stir before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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