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Baby Potatoes 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 absolutely love roasted baby potatoes. They taste almost like whipped butter, with a fantastic creamy insides. But my favorite part is that crispy skin that pops when you bite into it. The Char-Broil Big Easy cooks up baby potatoes perfectly, and in no time at all. No pre-boiling is required. Just toss them with some oil, salt and pepper and garlic and into the cooker they go!

Baby Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Bunk Bed Baskets Make Life Easier

Although you can cook a few baby potatoes on the rack that comes with the Char-Broil Big Easy, you really want to add a bunk bed basket (or two) so you can cook more at once. If you prefer a potato with a little bit of spicy kick to it try my Fire-Eater potatoes also made on the Big Easy.

To make these potatoes 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.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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

Baby Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Baby Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I absolutely love roasted baby potatoes. They taste almost like whipped butter, with a fantastic creamy insides. But my favorite part is that crispy skin that pops when you bite into it.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 93kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Place the potatoes in a medium bowl.
  • Add a splash of oil and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and toss to coat.
  • Transfer potatoes to the Big Easy basket and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Check for doneness by poking the potatoes with a long skewer.

Notes

Grab a bunk bed basket or two to be able to cook more potatoes at once..

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Fire-Eater Potatoes 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.

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.

Fire-Eater Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

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.

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

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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

Fire-Eater Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Fire-Eater Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

he 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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 116kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Grilled Volcano Potatoes

One thing is for sure when it comes to these grilled volcano potatoes. I double-dog dare you to try and take one off my plate. These little tasty potatoes are packed with everything you dream of, from gooey melted cheese to smokin’ hot jalapenos. All topped with an incredible sour cream sauce that I have since been using to top everything from regular ole baked potatoes to enchiladas. These little morsels are devilishly dangerously good.

Grilled Volcano Potatoes

Addicting Potato Bites

The bacon wrapped around the grilled volcano potatoes crisps up perfectly on the grill. It gets a little help from the barbecue sauce. Don’t like what I stuffed them with? Use anything you want. Ham. Pulled pork. Shredded chicken. You can’t go wrong no matter what you use.

Grab A Few For Yourself

I refer to these as ‘cooks treats’. A cooks treat is something you make that the cook gets to sample first. And in this case by ‘sample’ I mean a whole bunch of. Make extra because they won’t all make it to the table!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Also try my grilled chorizo potato skins.

Grilled Volcano Potatoes
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Grilled Volcano Potatoes

One thing is for sure when it comes to these grilled volcano potatoes. I double-dog dare you to try and take one off my plate
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 451kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Bacon, Butter, Cheese & Garlic

Ingredients

For the potatoes

  • 6 medium red potatoes rinsed
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon half cooked (I just toss them in the microwave for a few minutes, but you can also partially cook them when you cook the other 2 slices below)
  • 2 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeded, diced
  • ¾ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2-1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish

For the sour cream topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brush the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place in the oven directly over the rack over a foil-lined baking sheet (to catch any drippings).
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until just tender. Remove and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • Cut just a bit off each end of the potatoes so that they stand up straight on one end.
  • Using a small melon baller, scoop out the inside of the potato (from the top flat side). Leave about 1/4″ or so of the potato ‘walls’.
  • Wrap each potato with a piece of partially cooked bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Stuff the potatoes with crumbled cooked bacon, jalapenos, and cheese.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking, 350-400 F.
  • Place potatoes on the grill and grill for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Brush with the BBQ sauce every 10 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with the sour cream topping and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 1188mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I rarely eat baked potatoes as a side. Instead, I prefer to cook up a big ole Russet potato, load it up with all of my favorite toppings, and eat it as the main course. They are truly one of my favorite foods. I like my potatoes done perfectly, with a slightly crunch skin. If I’m cooking them indoors, in the oven, I follow the recipe for the Best Baked Potatoes. They always come out fantastic. This time I decided to see if I could get the same great results cooking potatoes on my Char-Broil Big Easy. And boy, did I ever get great results. These potatoes were as great as (if not a bit better than) the potatoes made in the oven. Creamy insides, slightly crunchy skin, just absolutely perfect.

Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Delicious Perfection

I didn’t want to bury the flavor of these great baked potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy, so I topped them simply: a bit of crumbled cooked bacon, a little butter, a dollop of sour cream, cheese, and a few green onions. Perfection. These bakers go great with my Big Easy all-American meatloaf.

Want to make bakers on a regular ole grill? You can!

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

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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.

Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These potatoes were as great as (if not a bit better than) the potatoes made in the oven. Creamy insides, slightly crunchy skin, just absolutely perfect.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 168kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse the potatoes under cold water and brush off any dirt. Dry well with a paper towel.
  • Pierce each potato 4 times with a sharp knife.
  • Lightly brush the potatoes with oil.
  • Sprinkle some salt onto a plate and roll the potatoes in the salt.
  • Place potatoes into the Big Easy cooking basket.
  • Bake until potatoes are done (210 F internal temperature, or tender all the way through when poked with a knife), 40-60 minutes depending on their size. You can also test for doneness by squeezing the potatoes (with potholders on). If they give easily, they are done.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Cedar Planked Creamy Mashed Potatoes

After making cedar planked Cajun mashed potatoes the other day, I just had to make traditional creamy mashed potatoes the same way. And although I love mashed potatoes right out of the pot, finishing them on a cedar plank over a hot grill just takes them to a new wonderful place. A happy place. There’s a light aroma and flavor of cedar. Not overwhelming or overpowering at all. Really just perfect. And hey, mashed potatoes on a plank on grill looks cool. It’ll amaze your friends and neighbors!

Cedar Planked Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Incredibly Tasty Potatoes

Really, any good mashed potato recipe can be used here. Just make sure that the potatoes are somewhat firm or they’ll run off the plank. That would be a mess. A big mess.

I made these cedar planked creamy mashed potatoes on my just-refurbished 15 year-old Weber gas grill, but any good grill will do. Just make sure you have room for the plank.

Cedar Grilling Planks - 12 Pack
Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack

Cooking on cedar planks can really change the ordinary into something special, which is why I do it often. Check out my other cedar plank recipes: Cajun mashed potatoes, Twinkies, beef sliders, chorizo portabellos, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, shrimp and grits and spicy grilled shrimp.

Cedar Planked Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Cedar Planked Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Although I love mashed potatoes right out of the pot, finishing them on cedar over a hot grill just takes them to a new wonderful place. A happy place.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cedar plank, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 678kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ree Drummond

Equipment

Ingredients

For the potatoes

For the chive butter

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • chives to taste (dry chives can be used instead of fresh)

Instructions

  • Soak a cedar plank in water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher or hand mixer.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Mound potatoes onto the plank and put onto the grill over indirect heat.
  • After 15 minutes add small spoonfuls of the chive butter to the tops of the potatoes (make tiny indentations so the butter doesn’t run off) and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

For the chive butter

  • Mix all ingredients well. Don’t be shy with the chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 1256mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1706IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cedar Grilling Planks - 12 Pack
Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

It’s getting hot out. That’s when I try to cook every meal outside, from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill. Like these grill-roasted herb potatoes. They have a great herb flavor. But to really make them great, they’re cooked with (and topped with) French-fried onions. The added crunch and onion flavor really makes the potatoes shine. If you’re grilling a good thick steak, this is the side you’re looking for to complete your meat-and-potatoes meal.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

There’s No Shortage Of Flavor Here!

You could substitute any herb you have on hand for the thyme, such as rosemary or dill and these grill-roasted herb potatoes will still be fantastic. For me, thyme is a nice gentle-tasting herb to use. It’s not too overpowering yet I’m definitely still going to taste it.

And though the fried onions could be omitted, they add a great onion flavor along with a nice crunch to compliment the creamy soft potatoes.

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Also try my smoke-roasted potatoes and my wife’s favorite, Parmesan broccoli potatoes.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes
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Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill, like these grill-roasted herb potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword herbs, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 146kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Tear off a large piece of foil, about 2′ long.
  • Combine all of the ingredients minus 1/3 cup of the French-fried onions in a large bowl.
  • Pour the bowl contents out onto the center of the foil and fold up the edges to seal it.
  • Place on your grill over indirect heat and cook 25-30 minutes, rotating the packet once, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Serve garnished with the remaining French-fried onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber Grill Brush Scrubber – Heavy Duty Grate Cleaner – With 3 Replaceable Pads

Roasted Red Potatoes 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 was cooking a few Italian sausages and peppers for sandwiches on my Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer the other day, and lo and behold, I had two empty skewers remaining. No point in not using up all available space when grilling (er.. roasting in this case), I say. So I boiled a few red potatoes for a few minutes and carefully skewered them. Into the cooker for about 20 minutes and presto change-o… fantastic, tender, moist roasted red potatoes. Roasted red potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy are quick and fantastic!

Roasted Red Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

It’s Just Easy

I put just a tad of butter and salt on the finished roasted red potatoes, and sprinkled them with a bit of smoked pepper. They’re great with my Cajun pork tenderloin, also cooked up perfectly on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

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!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

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

Also try my easy roasted potatoes, using the Big Easy.

Roasted Red Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Roasted Red Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Roasted red potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy are quick and fantastic!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, roasted potatoes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 159kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Char-Broil Big Easy. If you don’t have one, you can make these potatoes in the oven instead. Just pre-heat your oven to 400 F.
  • Boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes until you can just slide a toothpick through them. You don’t want them too soft or they’ll fall apart when skewered.
  • Remove from water and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently skewer potatoes (if using a Big Easy, otherwise, just arrange the potatoes on a sheet pan).
  • Place potatoes in the Big Easy for about 20 minutes, or cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove and add salt, pepper, and butter, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Waffled Fries

You could’ve pushed me over with a feather. I thought that no way could these waffled fries be great. Potato flakes aren’t the first thing that come to mind when I think about making fries at home. To be honest, I don’t ever think of potato flakes. Well, I didn’t. Now I do.

Well, I was wrong. These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze. These are the fries of dreams. And they look way cool too!

Waffled Fries

Ready In No Time

It takes about 3 minutes to make these waffled fries. Our little waffle iron can only make 4 at a time, so I kept them warm in the oven’s warming drawer while I made the rest of the batch.

For a little twist on the usual fries, add a pinch of Cajun seasoning to the batter. Or freshly ground black pepper. Whatever suits your fancy.

Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 Round Classic Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless,Silver
Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 Round Classic Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless,Silver

Also try my mac-and-cheese waffles.

Waffled Fries
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Waffled Fries

These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 413kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat your waffle iron to high. Spray with non-stick spray.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Let set until thick. Add more water, a little at a time, if the mixture is too thin to stick together.
  • Working in batches, form a tablespoon of batter into a small ball and place onto the waffle iron. Add as many as you can without crowding them. Close the waffle iron lid and cook 3 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Mashed Potatoes

Truth be told, I’d be happy at Thanksgiving or Christmas with just a big ole plate (or bowl… I’d prefer a bowl) of Cajun mashed potatoes topped with roasted turkey gravy, with a side of good ole fashioned dressing. Oh sure, I love (and make) a great turkey. And all the other dishes that make up a big holiday meal, but these potatoes… They are something special. Oh so buttery and creamy, with just a little kick to them… just enough to make them incredible.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes

These Aren’t Diet Taters, Nope

These Cajun mashed potatoes are well worth the extra time you might have to spend at the gym after eating them. I mean, heck, this isn’t the light version of this dish. This isn’t the time for the light version. We’re going for the gusto here. These are the mashed potato big leagues!

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make these potatoes and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my Cajun-style smothered cabbage and Creole roasted potatoes.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes
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Cajun Mashed Potatoes

Truth be told, I’d be happy at Thanksgiving or Christmas with just a big ole plate (or bowl… I’d prefer a bowl) of Cajun mashed potatoes topped with roasted turkey gravy, with a side of good ole fashioned dressing.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 351kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ree Drummond

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes. I prefer to not skin or chop my potatoes first. Just throw (er.. lower gently) the entire potatoes into the pot. If you don’t like the skins, remove them first.
  • Boil potatoes until fork tender (test the larger ones), 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and drain well.
  • Return potatoes to the pot (off the heat) and mash with a potato masher (or use a hand-held blender).
  • Add remaining ingredients and mash until well combined and smooth.
  • Serve hot with warmed gravy. When reheating (if you have any leftovers), you may have to add a bit more cream (or milk) to get the right consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Grilled New Potato Packet

This grilled new potato packet is the perfect side to make on the grill. Like any packet dish, you just toss a few ingredients onto a piece of thick foil, seal it, and put it onto the grill (I used my Weber) until done. The potatoes in this packet come out very tasty thanks to sun-dried tomato dressing. Being sealed inside the packet keeps all the flavors inside, where they can soak deep into the potatoes. Each and every bite is packed with flavor. And bonus, the potatoes all come out perfectly cooked. Nice and tender. And yummy.

Grilled New Potato Packet

Simple And Delicious

I think any vinaigrette-like dressing would be just fine for a grilled new potato packet. I wouldn’t use a creamy dressing, though. The packets get mighty hot as the potatoes cook. You want something that’ll hold up to that heat, flavoring the potatoes as they go. You definitely wouldn’t want to use something that would separate or burn.

If you love these as much I do you’ll also want to try my grilled scalloped potatoes.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black
Grilled New Potato Packet
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Grilled New Potato Packet

This grilled new potato packet is the perfect side to make on the grill. Like any packet dish, you just toss a few ingredients onto a piece of thick foil, seal it, and toss it on the grill until done.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, packets, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 260kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red new potatoes use potatoes that are all about the same size, quartered or halved depending on size
  • 2 pounds white new potatoes use potatoes that are all about the same size, quartered or halved depending on size
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons sun dried tomato vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • dried red pepper flake to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat your grill to medium heat. Or use high heat and set up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Tear off a large piece of foil.
  • Place potatoes in the middle of the foil. Drizzle with the water and oil and add garlic if using.
  • Seal potatoes, but leave a slight gap at the top (you can just leave the packet open or cut a slit in it with a knife).
  • Place on grill and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20-30 minutes.
  • Open packets (be careful of the steam that will escape) and add the remaining ingredients. Toss lightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 1289mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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