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    Home » Southern Classics » Iron Skillet Potatoes (on the grill)

    Published: Jul 7, 2020 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Pam

    Iron Skillet Potatoes (on the grill)

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    Iron Skillet Potatoes are the perfect way to stay out of the kitchen. Let your grill master cook the meat and the potatoes!

    skillet potatoes with cheese & bacon

    Skillet potatoes on the grill or in the oven

    If it’s not grilling weather, or you just don’t have a grill available you can make these potatoes in the oven. Just set your oven for 350 and start checking for doneness after 35 minutes. Either way, grilled potatoes or oven baked – they’re fabulous!

    Tips for cooking potatoes in cast iron:

    Cutting the potatoes into equally thick slices means even cooking. A mandolin is a handy tool for this, so we’ve added a link to one below. Also, this spiral design is pretty to look at, but it also promotes more even cooking.

    grilled potatoes in their raw state

    This recipe makes enough for 4 good sized portions.  It’s easy enough to increase the amounts and serve 6-8.  You would add a little more time to get the potatoes done. 

    Check for doneness after about 35 minutes. You can easily add more time if your meat is cooking at a lower temperature, or take off some time if the meat is cooking at high temps.

    Once the grilled potatoes are done it’s time to add the cheese and bacon bits.  A few green onions would be good at this point too.  If adding green onions I would probably cut back on the onions in the butter mixture.

    skillet potatoes with cheese on top

    If you don’t add the green onions a sprinkling of pretty green parsley (or any fresh herb you like) is going to make your skillet potatoes look as beautiful as they taste.

    Iron Skillet Potatoes go perfectly with:

    • Grilled Chuck Roast
    • Reverse Seared Steaks (the reverse method)
    • Marinated Pork Tenderloin
    • Pulled Pork
    • Smoked Beef Short Ribs
    grilled potatoes

    One last note:  When I add “pepper to taste,” you know me…. it’s going to be cayenne.  I don’t add enough to make it really spicy, I just like the flavor of cayenne.

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    Items you may need for your grilled potatoes:

    • Cast Iron Skillet is essential
    • Mandolin Slicer assures you of even slices
    • Our favorite herb shears (you will love them if you cook with fresh herbs)

    To learn more about the history and traditions of southern food and cooking be sure to check out Southern Food: Then and Now. It’s a look at where a lot of our traditions came from, as well as a peek into the future.

    skillet potatoes with cheese & bacon

    Iron Skillet Potatoes (on the grill)

    Iron Skillet Potatoes are the perfect way to stay out of the kitchen. Let your grill master cook the meat and the potatoes!
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. small red potatoes scrubbed
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic diced
    • ½ stick butter (4 Tablespoons)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 6-8 slices bacon sliced into small pieces and cooked
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Slice potatoes about ¼ inch thick.
    • Layer them in a 10 inch cast iron skillet, creating 2 circles and then fill in the middle section.
    • Melt butter in saucepan.
    • Add garlic and onion
    • Cook on med-low 7-8 minutes
    • Pour butter mixture over potatoes
    • Cover tightly with foil
    • Cook over indirect medium heat for about 45 minutes, checking for doneness after 35 minutes.
    • When potoatoes are fork tender sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits
    • Recover and put back on heat 4-5 minutes or just until cheese melts.
    • Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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    Categories: Cast Iron Tags: side dish

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    Comments

    1. Maria Brittis says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Yummy, makes me super hungry! Stopping by from the bloggy fifty, great to meet you all, You have some amazing recipes that I can use for my party this weekend. Kids coming, so this this recipe is great breakfast stuff.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2016 at 9:41 am

        Thanks, Maria. Loving the new group. Great idea for us more “mature” bloggers to gather. I’m pretty new to this, and definitely feel outnumbered.

        Reply
    2. Pam says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:45 am

      I had no idea you could cook that on the grill!!! Love it!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 25, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Yeah, my goal in the summer is staying out the kitchen!

        Reply
    3. Pam says

      May 25, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy them. The more I can delegate to the grill, the happier I am!

      Reply
    4. Kim says

      May 25, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      This looks delicious! We very recently discovered the joys of cooking with a cast iron pan and are always looking for recipes. I do not love to cook, but the husband does and this one is right up his alley! Off to pin and print! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 27, 2016 at 9:43 am

        Well, there you go. Keep him cooking!

        Reply
    5. Julie Blanner says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Yes, please!

      Reply
    6. KD says

      May 26, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Yeah…not sneaky at all! Lol Looks delicious!
      KD

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 27, 2016 at 9:44 am

        My secret is out!

        Reply
    7. Shanna says

      July 07, 2020 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      These looks so delicious. You can never go wrong with anything that has cheese and bacon. What a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 07, 2020 at 10:14 am

        We totally agree with that!

        Reply
    8. Sharon says

      July 07, 2020 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This is a fantastic side dish to make while cooking steaks or BBQ chicken on the grill.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 07, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Exactly! Thanks so much, Sharon!

        Reply
    9. kim says

      July 07, 2020 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This was such a tasty side dish… the whole family gobbled it up. I’ll definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 07, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Kim!

        Reply
    10. Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 07, 2020 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is calling my name! I love any recipe with potatoes but this one looks extra delicious! I can’t wait to try this in my new skillet, thank you!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 07, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Thank you, Kathryn!

        Reply
    11. Lizet Bowen says

      July 07, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      I’m baking some chicken this weekend and these iron skillet potatoes are going to be perfect with it. Can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 07, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        We hope you love them!

        Reply
    12. Kippi says

      July 10, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, this looks delicious! 5-stars and more!
      Happy weekend,
      Kippi

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 10, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Kippi!

        Reply
    13. Suzanne says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is the recipe that I chose to make to try out my new Lodge cast iron skillet. It was fantastic! I followed the instructions exactly as written. Has a nice presentation also. We are grilling a lot more this summer. Will be trying more of your recipes soon. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 22, 2020 at 8:30 am

        That’s awesome to hear. Thank you, Suzanne!

        Reply

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