I
realised after I did these "loaded"
baked potatoes that this would probably mean something quite different in
America.
They
are really stuffed jacket potatoes.
First
I scrubbed the potatoes and then baked them in their jackets until they were
cooked – can be up to an hour if they are big ones. I did prick each one several times with a
knife to stop them splitting.
When
they are done you take them out and leave them to cool until you can handle
them. You cut the top off with a sharp
knife and then scoop out the cooked potato with a spoon taking care not to
leave too little around the outside. You
want the potato to maintain its structure and not collapse.
Then
I mixed the cooked potato in a bowl with:
Knobs
of butter
A
handful of grated cheese – in my case a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella
A
finely diced spring onion (scallion)
A
chopped red chilli (with a few pieces reserved for garnish)
A
diced and lightly cooked bacon rasher.
Then
you spoon the mixture back into the potato.
You always seem to have mixture left over so I do it wrapped in foil so
as not to waste it. Top each potato with
a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or paprika, depending on how hot you like it.
You
only have to cook it for say 20 minutes more.
Garnish before serving with a little green herbs, in this case dill, and
the reserved chilli pieces.
This
was yum. If I had had some sour cream
and/or crème fraiche on hand I would have added a little to the mix.
Oh Carole.. that potato looks delicious and I haven't had my lunch yet *drooling*
ReplyDeleteOMG I love baked potatos!!!! I can't east anything more than 5% fat and butter on a jacket is one of the things I actually miss *wipes drool off keyboard* xxx
ReplyDeleteSeriously...all I can say is.. YUM
ReplyDelete-Jennifer
www.kermit-and-piggy.blogspot.com
I love baked potatoes, need to try out this :)
ReplyDeleteCarole, it is yum indeed! You are right, sour cream would have added an edge to it.
ReplyDeleteWe make them slightly different Carole: Cut a unpeeled potato, part way through. Cover with olive oil (not Pop-eye's wife!) and place on a baking tray,sprinkle SEA salt over them and cook in oven (range) until soft. They are wonderful!
ReplyDeletelooks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm looks delicious
ReplyDeleteHave a scrumptious week
Mmmmm these look delicious! I love love love baked potatoes, especially when they are "loaded" with all kinds of goodies! YUM!!
ReplyDeleteI recently found a recipe on Pinterest from Weight Watchers for stuffed potatoes that was easy, low fat and still tasty. I've made it several times for my family and they love it.
ReplyDeleteWe call these twice-baked potatoes -- and I *love* them!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I've seen these called "loaded" potatoes in restaurants. Home cooks generally call them twice-baked as Beth F said. Your's looks especially delicious!
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That sounds delicious, I would just leave the bacon away and add a bit more spices maybe instead.
ReplyDeleteThese are so delicious, we're total stuffed 'tater fans. :) Visiting today from Sincerely Paula's No Rules Weekend Blog Party.
ReplyDeleteI love any sort of baked potato, and these look delicious! I don't usually sprinkle cayenne on top, but that's a great idea for a little kick!
ReplyDeleteI love any kind of jacket potato - especially with cheese :)
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Yum, looks delicious!
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www.violetimperfection.com
Mmmm...I love stuffed potatoes!!!
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I love stuffed baked potatoes! I could eat them anytime! Yours looks really great!
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These look SO good! Coming over to visit from Melt in your Mouth Monday. Please stop by and link this up with my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I'd love to have you join us. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThese look and sound so delicious! I love anything potato.
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This is definitely yum! I love potatoes any kind of way, but especially like this with cheese, green onion, and bacon. Yum. Yum. Yum! Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo, Carole!
ReplyDeleteThat does sound really yummy! I love baked potatoes, though I have never tried to make them this way. A really great tip. Thank you for sharing!
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Soumds and look so tasty :) thanks for sharing with us at the weekend hop :)
ReplyDeletestuffed baked potatoes are always a good idea!
ReplyDelete...you could mix an egg in with the leftovers and then make them into potato patties and fry them in a pan with a bit of butter. then add more butter when you serve. divine!
thank you for sharing with us at the wednesday fresh foods link up! i hope to see you again this week with more seasonal & real/whole food posts! xo, kristy.
These look yummy! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a great Baked Potato, stuffed full of goodies. Hope you are having a great Valentine Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Awesome recipe! It seems so delicious!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #22 :)
Have a great week!!
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ReplyDeleteI love a great loaded baked potato. It is the perfect side to any meal. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.
ReplyDeleteI love them!!! Sorry I'm late getting here...thank you for adding your wonderful blog to the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo
ReplyDeleteYUM! We eat so many potatoes since they're cheap (and tasty and you can do so much with them)! :) This looks like another amazing way to eat them; the red chili on it sounds extra tasty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us and linking up to Delicious Dish Tuesday! Cant wait to see what you share next!
Looks delicious. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays. The next party is live!! http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/02/tasty-thursdays-29.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nichi
We love our potatoes around here. That adds to my way to cook them. Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner :)
ReplyDeleteSounds so yummy. I know hubby would love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!