How to Make Simple Pouch Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a simple and comforting side dish, and these Simple Pouch Potatoes hit the mark every time. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner at home or a summer cookout with friends, this recipe is a delicious addition to any meal. These potatoes are the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and just a touch of smokiness, thanks to being cooked in a foil pouch. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal dish for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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Ingredients

  • 12 small red potatoes, quartered
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
  • ½ cup light butter-flavored spread (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ® Light)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray four sheets of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  • Divide potatoes evenly among the sheets of aluminum foil; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Place 2 tablespoons of the butter flavored spread over each mound of potatoes. Create packets by folding and sealing the aluminum foil. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Drain melted butter-flavored spread before serving.
  • Nutrition

    550 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 7mg