BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes
BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes are a tasty side dish to make on the grill to serve with steak or just about any meal.
We served these BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes with Grilled Chicken Sandwiches for a family get together. Fluffy baked potatoes are topped with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, cheese and bbq sauce.
When we have family or friends over for dinner, we love to make the entire meal on the grill including the side dishes. If you are looking for a new grilling side, these grilled baked potatoes are loaded with flavor.
Ingredients Needed
- Russet Potatoes
- Butter
- Onion
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Bacon
- Colby Jack Cheese
- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Parsley
Step By Step Directions
STEP 1 Scrub potatoes and dry. Pierce with a fork.
STEP 2 Cook on a pellet grill at 375° – 400° for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until potatoes are tender. You can use a digital thermometer, cooking to about 200°.
STEP 3 Meanwhile, sauté diced onion in butter, season with salt and pepper.
STEP 4 Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
STEP 5 Remove potatoes from the grill and cool slightly.
STEP 6 Slice potatoes in half. Use a fork to scrape the potato flesh.
STEP 7 Top with caramelized onions, cheese, bbq sauce and crispy bacon pieces.
STEP 8 Return to the grill for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
STEP 9 Remove from grill and garnish with parsley if desired.
Recipe Notes
Optional Garnishes: Sliced green onions, chives, sour cream or candied jalapeños are great additions to baked potatoes.
Variations: Use any type of cheese you like. Pepper-jack, cheddar or smoked gouda are great options.
Storage: Store leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat: Place potatoes on a lined baking sheet and cook in a preheated 350° oven for 10 -12 minutes or until heated through.
You might also enjoy these Brisket Stuffed Onions for a hearty side dish that goes with any meal on the grill.
More Loaded Potato Dishes to Try
Pellet Grill Twice Baked Potatoes are a restaurant favorite that is great to serve with grilled steak, pork chops or chicken. Loaded with butter, sour cream and lots of cheese.
Brisket Baked Potatoes are grilled baked potatoes topped with smoked brisket, cheese and all of your favorite toppings.
Smoked Chicken Stuffed Potatoes makes a meal in itself or a hearty side dish. Loaded with smoked chicken, cheese, onions and bell peppers.
If you are looking for an easy side dish to make on the grill, give these BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes a try.
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BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 russet baking potatoes
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 ¼ cup shredded colby-jack cheese
- ½ cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes and dry. Pierce with a fork.
- Cook on a pellet grill at 375° – 400° for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until potatoes are tender. Use a digital thermometer, cooking to about 200°.
- Meanwhile, sauté diced onion in butter, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
- Remove potatoes from the grill and cool slightly.
- Slice potatoes in half, lengthwise. Use a fork to scrape the potato flesh so that the flavor of the toppings go down into the potatoes.
- Top with caramelized onions, cheese, bbq sauce and crispy bacon pieces.
- Return to the grill for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from grill and garnish with parsley if desired.
