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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) or gas mark 7.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Rub each potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper all over the potatoes for seasoning.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack or on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Add 1 teaspoon of butter to each potato and top with grated cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives if desired.
Serve the jacket potatoes immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3160 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.2 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 6525 mg | 139% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
