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Oct 31, 2014

Easy Sparkling Potatoes - Dutch Oven

This recipe provides the charcoal ratio for a 12" as well.

Dutch Oven Sparkling Potatoes

Serves 8
Method:
12-inch Dutch oven
9 coals on bottom
15 coals on top
350 degrees
Ingredients:
1 pound bacon, diced
2 yellow onions, sliced
8 medium potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
12 ounces Sprite*
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Place Dutch oven over all 24 coals and use oven like a skillet. Cook the bacon and onions until golden. Leave the onion mixture at the bottom of oven and layer the potatoes on top. Add seasoned salt and Sprite.
Cover and bake, using 9 coals underneath the oven and 15 coals on top, for 30–45 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and melt.
Variation: You can add chopped red or green bell pepper or mushrooms along with the potatoes. *If you don't have Sprite try ginger ale, dark beer, root beer, Dr Pepper, etc