Stuffed Jacket Potatoes
Stuffed jacket potatoes are a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for a filling meal or a side. These potatoes are baked until tender and then filled with a savory mixture of crispy bacon, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with fresh herbs and served with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 200g grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200g bacon, chopped
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
- Sour cream, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Scrub the potatoes clean, prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a frying pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove baked potatoes from the oven, slice lengthwise, and fluff the insides. Spoon the vegetable mixture and bacon into each potato.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over each stuffed potato and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve hot with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg