Mary Berry Posh Jacket Potatoes

This delicious Posh Jacket Potatoes recipe is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any occasion. You can use simple ingredients like cheese, sour cream, or your favorite vegetables. These crispy-skinned potatoes are creamy on the inside, making them a comforting and satisfying dish everyone will love!

This Posh Jacket Potatoes Recipe Is From Simple Comfort Cookbook by Mary Berry

Ingredients Needed:

For the Potatoes:

• 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed clean
• 2 tbsp milk
• A knob of butter
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Topping Options:

Red Pepper & Goat’s Cheese:

• 2 large red peppers, halved and deseeded
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 1 tbsp soft goat’s cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped basil leaves

Pesto:

• 3 tbsp basil pesto
• 75g (3oz) Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Spring Onion & Soured Cream:

• 4 spring onions, chopped
• Dash of vegetable oil
• 4 heaped tbsp soured cream
• Paprika, for dusting

Bacon & Mushroom:

• 4 rashers of bacon
• 50g (2oz) button mushrooms, sliced
• 50g (2oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated

How To Cook Posh Jacket Potatoes:

1. Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/Gas 7). Bake the scrubbed potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 1 hour, or until they are soft in the middle.
2. Prepare the Filling: Slice each baked potato in half and scoop out the soft potato into a mixing bowl. Add the milk and butter to the scooped potato and mash with a fork until smooth.
3. For Red Pepper & Goat’s Cheese: Place the halved peppers, skin-side up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast at 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6) for about 15 minutes, or until softened. Remove the skins, slice into thin strips, and mix into the potato along with the goat’s cheese and basil. Season well.
4. For Pesto: Add the basil pesto, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley to the potato mixture. Season and mix thoroughly.
5. For Spring Onion & Soured Cream: Sauté the chopped spring onions in a dash of vegetable oil until soft. Mix into the potato along with the soured cream. Season and sprinkle with paprika.
6. For Bacon & Mushroom: Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned. Combine this mixture with the potato and top with grated Cheddar.
7. Fill and Crisp the Potatoes: Spoon the filling back into the potato skins. Place the filled potatoes in a roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, and return to the oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden and the skins are crisp.
8. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious posh jacket potatoes!

Recipe Tips

• Choose the Right Potatoes: Use large, starchy baking potatoes, like Maris Piper or King Edward. They create a fluffy texture that’s perfect for jacket potatoes.
• Preheat the Oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated to the right temperature before baking the potatoes. This helps them cook evenly and become crispy on the outside.
• Pierce the Skins: Before baking, pierce each potato several times with a fork. This lets steam escape and prevents them from bursting in the oven.
• Season the Inside: When mashing the potato filling, add plenty of salt and pepper. This enhances the flavor of the filling and makes each bite delicious.
• Crisp the Skins: Drizzling olive oil on the filled potatoes before the final bake helps to crisp up the skins, giving you a delightful contrast between the fluffy inside and the crunchy outside.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Put leftover posh jacket potatoes in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap each leftover posh jacket potatoes in cling film or foil, then put them in a freezer bag. They can stay frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, move them from the freezer to the fridge and leave them overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: To reheat leftovers, preheat your oven to 350°F, cover the food, and heat for 15-20 minutes. In the microwave, use a microwave-safe container, cover loosely, and heat for 4 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 potato (397g)

• Calories: 407
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 29mg
• Sodium: 201mg
• Potassium: 1562mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 67g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 15g

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Mini Dauphinoise Potatoes
• Mary Berry Roast Potatoes
• Mary Berry French Buttered Potatoes
• Mary Berry Chicken Hot Pot
• Mary Berry Cottage Pie