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Grilled volcano potatoes

Grilled Volcano Potatoes

Grilled Volcano Potatoes are the ultimate indulgence for any BBQ lover—crispy baked potatoes, stuffed with a gooey cheese mixture, and wrapped in smoky bacon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 russet potatoes well cleaned
  • 1 cup BBQ pulled pork
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 green onion diced
  • 4 strips bacon thin preferred
  • 1 tablespoon dry rub
  • Garnish: Chives and sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to high or 400°F(200°C). Set up grill for 2-zone cooking, with direct heat at one end and indirect at the other.
  • Poke the potatoes with a fork in a few places to help vent steam. Wrap them in foil and place them on the grill. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the pork, 3/4 cup of the cheese, cream cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Don’t over stir and break up the pork too much. I prefer it’s still chunky.
  • Remove potatoes from grill and let cool for 10 minutes with the foil still on. Then unwrap.
  • Slice one end off so it can stand, then use a paring knife and spoon to carve out much of the potato’s insides, leaving a fairly thick wall.
  • Fill each potato with the stuffing. Wrap them with two strips of bacon. Use a toothpick to hold it on. Sprinkle on the dry rub.
  • Put potatoes back on grill over indirect heat. Close lid and cook for 15 minutes,  turn around and continue cooking 5 minutes more or until brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • Before serving, top with chives and sour cream.

Notes

  • If your potatoes are bigger than a baseball add 10 minutes cooking time while they are in tinfoil. 
  • Don’t be afraid to get your knife in there and scrape out the potato just try not to puncture the bottom.
  • If your bacon is in long strips only use one slice. If that doesn’t cover the entire potato use two.
  • Cooking times will vary depending on how big your potatoes are. Adjust as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 26gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 3mg
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