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No Mess Grilling Recipes – Ten Comfort Foods to Grill in Foil

By Terry Retter

One of the most convenient ways to cook food on the grill is preparing them without mess. Grilling in foil is the wisest way to do this. It’s as easy as placing the food on the non-stick side of the foil then seal the packet for a no-mess grilling. This also helps to keep small foods like shrimp or asparagus from falling through the grill grates. Here are 10 comfort foods that you can quickly grill in foil anytime and anywhere:

Spiced Nuts

Combine 2 cups of salted mixed nuts into 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and pepper, and 1 tablespoon butter on a sheet of foil. Form a small package then put over grill over medium heat. Turn often for around 10 minutes.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Toss 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 grated garlic clove and salt. Divide 1 loaf French bread lengthwise and place cut-side up on a sheet of foil. Spread with the cheese mixture then form a packet. Grill for 10 minutes over medium-high heat.

Quesadillas

Sprinkle shredded cheese on one half of a flour tortilla. Top with chopped chicken and cilantro then fold in half to seal. Make more with the same procedure. Seal in individual foil packages. Grill over medium heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes.

Paella

In a pan, combine 1 cup uncooked rice, 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, 6 peeled large shrimp, 2 skinless chicken thighs, 2 sliced dried chorizo, 1/4 cup each pimiento-stuffed olives and roasted pepper strips, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Sprinkle with olive oil and pepper then seal pan in foil. Grill in medium high heat for about 30 minutes.

Meatballs

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef with 1 egg, 1/4 cup each breadcrumbs and grated cheese, minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly then make 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange in a one layer on a sheet of foil then top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Form a packet. Grill over high heat for 25 minutes.

Popcorn

In a disposable pie pan, mix 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1/4 cup popcorn kernels. Seal pan in 2 sheets of foil enough to make a dome shape on top. Grill over high heat, shaking, until popping stops. This should be about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.

Chorizo and Peppers

On a sheet of foil, combine 1/2 cup sliced dried chorizo, 2 sliced green or red bell peppers, 1 sliced onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, turning a few times for 10 minutes.

Mexican Corn

Butter 4 ears corn and sprinkle with cheese, cayenne and lime juice. Seal in individual foil packets. Grill over medium-high heat, turning a few times for 15 minutes.

Salt-Roasted Potatoes

Toss 2 cups kosher salt and 2 sprigs chopped rosemary on a sheet of foil. Cover 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes with the salt mixture and form a packet. Grill over medium heat, covered, for 45 minutes.

Bread Pudding

In a bowl, fluff up 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 4 cups bread cubes and 1 cup berries then soak for 30 minutes. Butter a sheet of non-stick foil and add the bread mixture. Form a packet. Grill over indirect heat, turning once in a while for 35 minutes.

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