Seasoned Smoked Potatoes
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Posted: 04/04/23
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Crispy creamer potatoes that are seasoned and smoked on a pellet grill. These Seasoned Smoked Potatoes are an easy smoked side dish recipe is full of flavor, yet quick and easy! Seasoned with garlic, oregano, thyme and parsley.
The potatoes turn out crispy on the outside, yet light and fluffy on the inside. Plus, with this delicious seasoning with garlic powder, oregano, thyme and parsley these Smoked Potatoes are perfection. It’s making me hungry just thinking about it!
Potatoes on the smoker, don’t you just love the sound of that?!! We are all about potatoes in our house AND all about how easy this is to make!
This recipe was born because I actually grabbed a “premade” packet of potatoes just like this at the grocery store. I literally took the top off the foil pan, dumped in the seasoning and add a little olive oil. They were so good that I had to make my own “copycat” recipe!
Why You’ll Love these Seasoned Smoked Potatoes!
- You’ll have everything you need in your pantry, no need to go to the store and get some special seasoning!
- So easy to make! All you need to do its wash the potatoes, toss with olive oil and seasonings and smoke.
- Your kids will love these easy potatoes making it the perfect family friendly side dish.
Ingredients for Smoked Potatoes
This recipe uses tender baby or “creamer” potatoes.
- Creamer Potatoes – Harvesting cream potatoes early keeps them tender. The small size makes them fun for the little ones and easy serving too. You could also cut up a big potato.
- Olive Oil – You can use butter for this too.
- Seasonings – We used a blend of garlic powder, oregano, thyme and parsley
How to Make Smoked Potatoes
- Prep Smoker – Preheat your pellet grill.
- Season Potatoes – Spray the foil pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients into the pan – mix well and onto the smoker it goes.
- Smoke – Stir every 15 minutes. Cook about 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
What Pellets Should I Use When Smoking Potatoes?
We prefer a pellet with a strong smoky flavor like Hickory. Another great option would be a competition blend of pellets.
Pecan and Mesquite pair nicely with smoked potatoes too.
Tips for choosing creamer potatoes
- Creamer potatoes come in white, yellow or red varieties, choose your favorite.
- Look for plump potatoes, do not choose potatoes with shriveled skin or potatoes that are beginning to sprout.
- Avoid potato that have a “green” appearance. Those are not quite ripe and will not have good flavor.
- Choosing potatoes of a uniform size will ensure they will all be done at the same time.
How Long Does it Take to Smoked Potatoes
Only about 45 minutes! Just about the time it takes to put together a few wonderful eats to serve alongside.
This is because the creamer potatoes are smaller than when we smoke a whole potato making it the perfect side dish for weeknight meals.
How to Store Leftovers
Place any leftover smoked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Ideas to use Leftovers Up!
Leftover potatoes are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Adding leftover potatoes to a quiche, frittata or breakfast casserole is a great way to stretch out a meal and adding additional flavor and texture.
We love hash and with all the seasoning that is on these potatoes would be a perfect addition to any leftovers you might!
What is the best method to store fresh potatoes?
- Store potatoes in a cool dark place – not the refrigerator! The cold temperatures of the fridge will turn the starch of the potatoes into sugar. They become sweet and can discolor when cooked.
- Potatoes will keep at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Best bet? Buy as many as you’ll use in a week.
Servings Suggestions
- You can never beat a fall off the bone rack of Smoked Ribs.
- Go the traditional route and make this juicy Smoked Meatloaf. You’ll never make it another way.
- Pair it with these easy Smoked Vegetables that are seasoned and smoked.
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Seasoned Smoked Potatoes
Crispy creamer potatoes that are seasoned and smoked on a pellet grill. It's an easy smoker side dish recipe is full of flavor, yet quick and easy! Seasoned with garlic, oregano, thyme and parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds creamer potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat pellet grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. We used competition blend pellets in the pellet grill.
- Spray an 8'' x 8'' foil pan with non stick spray. Mix all ingredients in pan. Place in pellet grill and close lid.
- Smoke about 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through, stirring about every 15 minutes.
Tips
Place any leftover smoked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 130kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 20g (7%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 4g (6%), Sodium: 7mg, Potassium: 483mg (14%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Vitamin C: 22.4mg (27%), Calcium: 14mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Steven Joins says
Pretty good. I would make them again
Courtney says
That is great to hear! Thank you!
Ben Bradford says
These were delicious!! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing this. I felt like the taste was even better when I dashed some salt when I ate the potato. I’d like to put salt in the actual recipe next time. How much salt would you recommend adding? 1/4 Teaspoon? 1/2 Teaspoon? Thanks again!!
Courtney says
I would start with a 1/2 a teaspoon and go from there! So great to hear you loved this recipe!
Andrew says
Salt?
Roasting would add salt, baking would not. Do these come out more like baked potatoes?
the Evinks says
You can add salt if you’d like. These do turn out more like a baked potato in my opinion.
T. Days says
I don’t have a smoker so what’s the next best thing?
Julie Evink says
You can also bake them in the oven at the same temp and time!
Robert says
I smoked them for 3.5 hours at 225 degrees and had to microwave them to finish them: Why?
Julie Evink says
I’m not sure, did you use creamer potatoes? Maybe your potatoes were a bit bigger than the ones I used?
Tina says
I’m all out of disposal plans can I use a stoneware dish
Megan Mitzel says
Yes you can but just be aware it is tough to remove the “smoke” flavor from a pan once it’s been in the smoker.
Cindy says
Can you use baby Yukon potatoes instead of the creamer ones??
Megan Mitzel says
Yes, that will be fine!
Cindy says
Do you cover the potatoes while they are cooking on grill/smoker?
Megan Mitzel says
No, keeping them uncovered enhances the smoke flavor!
Lee Thompson says
The title of the recipe says “smoker”, but the directions say “grill”. Is this recipe for smoked potatoes or grilled potatoes? I have a pellet smoker, but not a pellet grill and don’t know the difference it makes when cooking. Thanks
Megan Mitzel says
Hi Lee – A pellet grill and a pellet smoker are one in the same, the terms can be used interchangeably. You should be fine to follow these directions with your pellet smoker!
paul says
How would you do on gas grill
Julie Evink says
I’d do it about 350 degrees F and my best guess is around 30 minutes, but I haven’t tested it!
Suzy says
This is so so good! I love using these potatoes and the flavor is perfect!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed them Suzy!
Dara Michalski says
Love those little Creamer potatoes! I never though to smoke them, but am now smitten with this recipe.
Julie Evink says
They are the best!
Keith says
What’s your thoughts on cooking this longer at a lower temperature, say 225, so it can be paired with something else on the smoker?
Julie Evink says
It will work fine just make sure you add some cooking time to it!