Jacket Potato: The Traditional
This classic jacket potato recipe is one of the best ways to enjoy a classic spud, featuring a crispy skin and fluffy center. Top it off with your favorite toppings for a hearty and delicious meal.
Tasty Team
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
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Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 russet potatoes
- cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup milk or stock (120 mL), plus a splash to thin the sour cream (optional)
- cooked bacon
- sour cream
- green onion, sliced
Nutrition Info
- Calories 133
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 28g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 3g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly clean and dry potatoes. Slice in half lengthwise. Spray potatoes liberally with cooking spray season with salt. Place potatoes cut side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes for 30 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the center is tender. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the flesh out of the potato leaving a ¼ inch (½ cm) border of potato in the skin. Place flesh in a bowl and set the skin aside.
- To the bowl with the scooped out potato, add milk or stock and stir until smooth. Spoon seasoned potato back into the skins.
- Top with bacon, drizzle with sour cream, and garnish with green onion, to taste.
- Enjoy!
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