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Hobo Potatoes

Source of Recipe

by Laurel, from Pillsbury's Grilling, July 2003


List of Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices precooked bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons margarine or butter


Recipe

Heat grill. In 3-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine potatoes, onions, carrots, celery and water. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are hot and have just begun to cook, stirring once during cooking. Drain. Stir in salt and pepper.

Cut 18x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Place potato mixture on foil. To with bacon and dot with margarine. Wrap securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.

Immediately place on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

To serve, carefully open foil packet to allow steam to escape.