Description
Indulge in these delicious garlic-stuffed jacket potatoes for a comforting and flavorful side dish that will impress your family and friends. With a crispy skin and a creamy, cheesy filling, these potatoes are a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for rubbing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub, dry, prick, and lightly oil the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 50-60 minutes until crispy.
- Make the filling: Mix butter and garlic. Scoop out potato flesh, mash with garlic butter, sour cream, cheese, and chives. Season.
- Fill the potatoes: Spoon the mixture back into the shells. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with chives and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or cooked spinach to the filling for variation.
- For extra crispiness, brush the potato skins with more olive oil before the final bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
