Chipotle marinated grilled potatoes
2011
Normally I don’t buy seasoning mixes out of a packet but I picked up a few of these a few weeks ago at the store and it is really good!
Last week I used it to marinate chicken breasts, and over the weekend, we grilled out burgers and I thought about putting some of the marinade together for potatoes. They turned out amazing! A little spicy but great flavor.
To make these potatoes
4 baking potatoes, skin scrubbed clean
1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 tablespoon of the marinade mix
1/4 cup hot water
After the potatoes are washed, cut them into big slices at least 1/2 inch thick. Place all the cut potatoes in a microwave safe bowl and cover with water. Cook in the microwave on the “baked potato setting” or you can put these in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Drain the potatoes and let cool. Add the marinade and mix together. Place the potatoes on the skewer and grill on indirect heat about 7 minutes per side, until they are nice a browned.
I will definitely make these again!
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On another note, I can’t believe I haven’t talked about Next Food Network Star! Have you been watching it?
To be honest, I am HAPPY with the final 3, and I was OK with Mary Beth being sent home. Although I thought it was crazy that Penny was purposefully going slow and that she could care less how Mary Beth did.
But in the end, to be the Next Food Network star, you have to not only be able to talk about food, but also make good food too!
I’m hoping Jeff Mauro the sandwich guy wins! He grew up in a suburb only a few miles from me so that would be very cool to have a local guy win such a great contest.
I watched a behind the scenes of the making of the show on The Cooking Channel and they received over 10,000 entries to even get on the show. So to get in the final 3 is amazing!
Who do you want to win Next Food Network Star??
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I love the McCormick’s Grill Mates marinade packets and keep several different flavors on hand as a quick alternative to actually having to think about how to season something.
Never thought about using those seasonings on veggies but now I’ll give it a try!
Helen recently posted..Re-Entry
The potatoes look great, awesome use of the marinade. I want Jeff to win too, he has been getting a lot better on camera the last few episodes.
Jacky recently posted..Chowdah
You had me at potatoes:)
I like the tattoo guy and that other guy….can’t remember their names!
Ally @ Sweet & Savory recently posted..Peeled Snacks Giveaway
I haven’t watched any of this season since we don’t get Food Network at my apartment. I know they’ve got it on hulu, but I guess I just haven’t been into it.
Errign recently posted..Single Lady Food: Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowl
What a great idea to use that seasoning on potatoes! Hmmm, now you’ve got me wanting to grill – next weekend for sure!
I’m not watching that show – heck, I’ve been so involved in Mad Men, I’m behind on my DVR’d episodes of Breaking Bad and Design Star!
Shelley B recently posted..The Switch
Even if Jeff doesn’t win, I am sure he’ll get a show!
Biz recently posted..How to Make Homemade Frozen Pizza
Hi Jenn, with these potatoes, you could be the next food network star!!! Actually, I think you and Biz would be a great on-air team!!! I’d watch for sure! Have a great day.
Roz recently posted..Miners on Cocktail Sunday
I like those grill mates. My favorite is the mesquite!
I don’t watch NFTS.
You and your sister should try out for that show.
Lori recently posted..Off to the Races!
You have got to love the McCormick’s Grill Mates . They are the best!!