How to Cook Potato Volcanoes

by John deCaux in Cooking > BBQ & Grilling

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How to Cook Potato Volcanoes

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How to Cook Potato Volcanoes

These are a fun side, the potato is filled with gooey cheese making them fun to eat.

To Start, Poke Holes Into the Potatoes.

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Then wrap them in foil.

Have the BBQ or Oven Sitting at About 355f or 180c.

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Cover with the lid and cook for 40 to 50 minutes.

Now, to Prep Finish Off the Prep Mix Some Sour Cream With Some Sriracha.

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Add more or less depending on how hot you like things.

Mix together before setting to one side.

Next in a Bowl We Need Some Grated Cheddar Cheese.

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  • Then a ¼ cup of cream cheese.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powde
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  • Some Chopped Chives

Fully combine the cheeses, seasoning and chives together.

​Once the Potatoes Had Cook for Till Soften, Take Them Off and Let Them Cool Until You Can Handle Them Easily.

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Cut off both ends, so the potato can stand up right.

Run a Knife Along the Edge Before Scooping Out the Centre With a Tea Spoon.

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I normally like to scoop out about 2 thirds of the centre.

Next, spoon in the cheese mixture.

Take a Piece of Bacon and Wrap It Around the Outside.

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holding the bacon on with tooth picks.

​Place Them in a Tray Because We Don’t Want Cheese in the Bottom of Our BBQ.

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Cook for another 20 minutes.

Top Each With Some More Grated Cheese Before Cooking for a Final 10 Minutes.

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Top With Our Sour Cream and Some Chives.

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Top with our sour cream and some chives.