JACKET POTATOES

Jacket Potatoes is the British term used for baked potatoes with a crispy salted skin and light fluffy interior. While the American baked potato is generally served as a side dish, the popular British version is loaded with toppings to make it into a hearty meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes (Russet, Meru, Maris Piper, Yukon)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 200 g mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup Marinara Sauce
• 4 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
• 4 tbsp cooked corn
• 2 tbsp olive slices
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, gouda, parmesan)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (coarsely ground)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- BAKE THE POTATOES ---
2. 2Preheat the oven to 200°C.
3. 3Scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Pierce them all around with a knife or fork.
4. 4Rub or grease the potatoes with some olive oil or butter.
5. 5Sprinkle generous pinch of salt over both the potatoes.
6. 6Wrap each potato with aluminum foil piece.
7. 7Place them on a baking tray and put them in the oven to bake.
8. 8Bake for 40 minutes. If the potatoes are smaller, bake for 30 minutes.
9. 9Remove the foil from the potatoes. Return the potatoes to the baking tray.
10. 10Bake for another 20-25 minutes. This will help to crisp up the skin.
11. 11While the potatoes are getting ready, cook the mushrooms.
12. 12--- PREPARE THE MUSHROOMS ---
13. 13Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a wide pan over medium heat.
14. 14Saute the garlic for 1 minute.. Add the mushroom slices.
15. 15Add ¼ tsp salt and mix well.
16. 16Spread the slices out and allow them to cook till they begin to become a bit brown at the bottom.
17. 17Turn the slices over and allow them to brown for 2-3 minutes.
18. 18Take the pan off the heat once there is no water left.
19. 19--- ADD TOPPING ---
20. 20Remove the potatoes from the oven.
21. 21Insert a knife in the middle. If it goes in easily then the potatoes are cooked.
22. 22Immediately make a slit lengthwise.
23. 23Using two small kitchen towel pieces, squeeze the potatoes from the sides. This opens up the potatoes wider.
24. 24Fluff the inner soft potato a bit.
25. 25Add 1 tsp each of butter in each potato.
26. 26Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
27. 27Add about 2-3 tbsp each of the Marinara Sauce.
28. 28Add the cooked mushrooms. I divided them between the two potatoes.
29. 29Add the sweet corn, onion, olives and chilli flakes.
30. 30Divide and add the shredded between the two.
31. 31Return the potatoes to the oven.
32. 32Bake for 7-10 minutes or till the cheese melts.
33. 33Serve Jacket Potatoes with extra Marinara Sauce on the side.