Preheat the Grill/Campfire: Heat your grill or campfire to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
Wash the Potatoes: Clean the baby potatoes thoroughly.
Slice the Potatoes: Thinly slice the baby potatoes.
Season the Potatoes: In a large bowl, drizzle the sliced potatoes with olive oil or melted butter.
Add Ranch Seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the potatoes.
Toss the Potatoes: Toss the potatoes until they are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
Prepare the Foil: Lay out 4 large pieces of aluminum foil.
Assemble the Packets: Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly among the foil pieces.
Add Bacon and Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes on each foil piece.
Seal the Packets: Fold the foil over the potatoes and crimp the edges to seal them tightly.
Grill the Packets: Place the foil packets on the grill or over the campfire for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Check for Doneness: Ensure the potatoes are tender before removing from the grill.
Garnish and Serve: Open the packets carefully, garnish with green onions, and optionally, add sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy: Serve the delicious Bacon Ranch Grilled Potato Packets hot, directly from the foil.