#2556 - Grilled Bacon Potatoes

(by Shirley McNevich)

3 large baking potatoes (washed--do not peel)
5 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
1 large onion (peeled and diced)
8oz. sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Use a fork to poke holes all over the potatoes. Place them in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Use a fork to hold the hot potatoes one at a time on a cutting board, then use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes. Place a large piece of foil on the counter and spray it with Pam--spread the potatoes on the foil and salt/pepper potatoes to taste. Spread crumbled bacon over the top of the potatoes. Spread the diced onions over the potatoes. Slice the 1/2 cup butter into small pieces and spread the butter pieces over the top of the potatoes. Bring the edges of the foil together to make a packet but don't close the top--leave some space open in the foil for venting. Place the packet on a hot grill--bake on the grill until mixture is hot. Careully open the foil, spread the shredded cheese over the top and return to grill until cheese is melted. If you don't want to use the grill, place foil packet on a baking sheet instead and bake in the oven at 350 degrees.