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.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 492kcal
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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g