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Weber Q Potato Bake That's Perfect For Camping

weber q potato bake
The ultimate meal to cook on your Weber Q when your camping with your family.
Shannon
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Serving Size 6 people

Equipment

  • Weber Baby Q
  • Weber Family Q

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 5-6 Small to Medium Potatoes Cut to 1/2 cm thick
  • 3/4 Cup Spring Onion Cut
  • 1 Cup Mushrooms
  • 1 Cup Diced Bacon
  • 2 Cup Pizza Blend Cheese Shredded
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • 300 ml Heavy Whipping Cream (thickened cream)

Instructions

Prepping The Potato Bake Layer 1

  • Wash and peel potatoes, then slice approx 1/2cm in thick.
  • In a large aluminum tray cover bottom and sides with a small amount of olive oil.
  • Place sliced potato pieces onto the bottom of the tray making sure to cover as much of the bottom as possible.
  • Sprinkle the spring onion and mushrooms evenly over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder, rosemary and thyme evenly.
  • Add the pizza blend cheese and spread evenly over the top, making sure to cover as much as possible.
  • Spread diced bacon evenly over the cheese.

Prepping The Potato Bake Layer 2

  • Repeat layer 1 until the garlic powder, rosemary and thyme has been added.
  • Skip adding the pizza blend cheese for layer 2, but add more diced bacon sprinkling it evenly.
  • Evenly pour 300ml of thickened cream over the potatoes, making sure to fill the gaps. Finally season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the top of the tray with aluminum.

Starting The Weber Q Grill

  • Place a new convection tray onto the grill and the trivet onto the convection tray.
  • For Weber Q Family Owners Start the Weber Q by turning the large control knob to the START/HI position and the small control to the High Position and Ignite.
    Weber Baby Q owners turn the control knob to the START/HIGH position and Ignite.
  • Close the lid and let it heat up for 10-15 minutes.

Cooking The Potato Bake First Stage: 30 Minutes

  • Lift the lid on the Weber Q and place the potato bake onto the trivet and close the lid.
  • For Weber Q family owners turn the small control to the off position and the large control knob the the roast setting which is halfway.
    For Weber Baby Q owners turn the control knob to the roast setting which is halfway.
  • Let the temperature fall naturally and set a timer for 30 minutes.

Cooking The Potato Bake Second Stage: 30 Minutes

  • Lift the lid of the Weber Q and remove the aluminum cover that was placed earlier onto the potato bake. Set a timer for a further 30 minuites.
  • Close the lid and try to maintain the temperature at all times between 190°C (374°F) and 230°C (446°F)

Cooking The Potato Bake Third Stage: 30-45 Minutes

  • Lift the lid of the Weber Q and add the final layer of pizza blend cheese evenly across the top covering as much as possible of the potatoes. Add a dash more salt and pepper if required.
  • Set a timer for a further 30 minutes or add more time as required until cheese is golden brown.
  • Set aside and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Turn the control knob to the off position and turn of the gas.

Notes

If you find that the cheese has not turned to a golden brown after the last 30-minute cooking stage, add another 15-20 minutes or until you are happy with the results.
Please drop a comment if you enjoyed my Weber Q potato bake, I would love to hear your thoughts.