Jacket potatoes

Name: Jacket potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Potatoes medium-large 8; Pancetta 3.5 oz; Cheddar cheese 3.5 oz

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462

Calories per serving

Gluten Free

Energy Kcal 462
Carbohydrates g 54.3
of which sugars g 1.5
Protein g 17.8
Fats g 19.3
of which saturated fat g 8.05
Fiber g 4.8
Cholesterol mg 44
Sodium mg 491

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Jacket potatoes are a classic English comfort food. Crispy skins, fluffy insides—what's not to love? The magic? It happens when you bake them with the skin on. Really good stuff. Wrapped in foil, they turn out perfectly golden outside and moist inside. This method is super popular in the UK. And look, it's caught on in other English-speaking countries, too. Picture cozy pub meals or family dinners. The best part? Easy baked potato dishes are so simple to customize.

The version stuffed with cheddar cheese—that sharp, melt-in-your-mouth kind—is a winner. But you can totally go wild with toppings. Add bacon, mushrooms, butter, or ham, and bam! You've got a loaded baked potato that's salty, creamy, and tender. Super, super tasty. Getting creative with a baked potato recipe is part of the fun. Endless ways to make it your own.

Some folks like to go Bavarian with egg, prosciutto, or truffle. Fancy, right? Occasionally, there's a twist with taleggio cheese and leeks—really, it's versatile. But the heart of the dish? It's so English. The oven-baked potato fits any meal. Quick lunch? Laid-back dinner? For sure. It's fantastic alone or with fried chicken or steak.

And don't skimp on the baked potato toppings. Sour cream, green onions—whatever you love. Here's the thing: the best moment? Breaking open that jacket to find a steaming, soft potato inside. Mixing in all those tasty toppings. Pretty much perfect. It's no wonder this simple, hearty dish is a beloved classic. When you're craving something filling but open to flavor experimentation, a jacket potato is, truthfully, a really really solid choice.

How to prepare Jacket potatoes

To prepare the jacket potatoes, wash the potatoes under running water, scrubbing them to remove soil residues, then dry them with a clean cloth 1. Then wrap them carefully in aluminum foil 2 and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper 3. Bake them in a preheated static oven at 392°F for about 1 and a half hours: after the necessary time, pierce them with the tines of a fork to see if they are cooked.

While the potatoes are cooking, grate the cheddar cheese 4, then sauté the bacon in a pan 5 to toast it. Once it's crispy, place it on a tray lined with paper towels 6.

When the potatoes are cooked, take them out of the oven, and carefully not to burn yourself, place them on a cutting board: slice them lengthwise 7, open them with the help of two forks 8, then pour 1-2 teaspoons of grated cheddar into the slit of each potato 9.

Then add a teaspoon of bacon 10. The cheese will melt with the heat and the bacon will give a savory touch to your jacket potatoes 11! Serve them piping hot 12!