Quick Easy Tasty Jacket Potatoes
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these *Quick, Easy, Tasty Jacket Potatoes*, a fuss-free recipe that delivers crispy, golden skins and irresistibly fluffy insides in under an hour. Perfect for busy evenings, these baked potatoes require minimal prep—simply rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast to perfection. Customize your toppings to suit your cravings; from melty grated cheese and dollops of creamy sour cream to a sprinkle of fresh chives, the possibilities are endless. Ready in just 5 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking, this recipe promises hearty, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Whether you're serving them as a main dish or a versatile side, these jacket potatoes are destined to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces large baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 100 grams grated cheese (optional)
- 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) or gas mark 7.
Step 2
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 3
Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Step 4
Rub each potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and black pepper all over the potatoes for seasoning.
Step 6
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack or on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender when pierced with a knife.
Step 8
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Step 10
Add 1 teaspoon of butter to each potato and top with grated cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives if desired.
Step 11
Serve the jacket potatoes immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1328.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1656.6 |
| Total Fat 50.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 148.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3159.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 254.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 55.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 852.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6524.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories