Creamy Grilled Potato & Leek Foil Packets
Introduction
When you’re craving something warm, creamy, and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen, these Creamy Grilled Potato & Leek Foil Packets are the perfect solution. Thinly sliced potatoes gently cook in a rich, garlicky cream sauce alongside tender leeks, soaking up all the savory flavor as they grill to fork-tender perfection. Finished with melted Gruyère cheese, each packet becomes a bubbling bundle of cozy goodness. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or planning a simple family dinner, this recipe delivers elegance and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
For the potato base
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (about 800 g / 1.7 lb – Yukon Gold or Russets work best)
For the cream sauce
- 240 ml heavy cream (1 cup)
- 1 cup chopped leeks (100 g / white and light green parts only)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (2 g) or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
For topping
- 100 g grated Gruyère cheese (1 cup / 3.5 oz)
- 4 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 30×30 cm / 12×12 inches each)
Directions
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