Delicious and creamy baked jacket potatoes
Jacket potatoes, when prepared with finesse, offer a delightful combination of crispy skin and soft, fluffy interiors. You can elevate their flavors with the tantalizing toppings suggested below or experiment with your own unique creations. Find the details on ingredients and steps to achieve potato perfection right here, SSP writes.
Ingredients:
- 4 large Sebago potatoes (approximately 220g each)
Topping 1:
- 420g can of salt-reduced baked beans
- 1/3 cup grated Devondale Tasty Cheese (from a 500g block)
Topping 2:
- 250g Bulla Cottage Cheese
- 1 small avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 tomato, deseeded and diced
Topping 3:
- 3 rashers of bacon, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Bulla Light Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Step 1: Preparing the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Thoroughly scrub the potatoes using a brush and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Baking the Potatoes to Perfection
With a fork, pierce each potato in approximately 6 places. Place them directly on the oven rack, positioning them in the center. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until they become tender enough to slide a skewer through their centers.
Step 3: Getting Ready for Toppings
Use a knife to cut a deep cross on top of each potato. While holding the potato with a clean tea towel, gently squeeze the base to create an opening. The potatoes are now ready to be adorned with delicious toppings.
Step 4: Topping One - The Classic Combination
Heat the baked beans in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue stirring for about 5 minutes or until the beans are thoroughly heated. Spoon this comforting mixture over the potatoes and generously top it off with grated Devondale Tasty Cheese.
Step 5: Topping Two - A Creamy Twist
Combine Bulla Cottage Cheese, diced avocado, and diced tomato in a bowl. Spoon this creamy indulgence over the potatoes, spreading it evenly to ensure every bite holds a burst of flavors.
Step 6: Topping Three - Savory and Scrumptious
In a heated non-stick frying pan, cook the chopped bacon, stirring occasionally, for approximately 3 minutes or until it reaches desired crispiness. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towel to remove any excess grease. Finally, enhance your jacket potatoes by spooning Bulla Light Sour Cream on top and sprinkling them with the flavorsome bacon bits and chopped chives.
No matter which topping combination you choose, these baked jacket potatoes are sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying dish, and feel free to explore your creativity by trying out your preferred variations. Happy cooking!