Jacket Potatoes
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
75 mins
Serves:
1 X 225g (8oz) potato per person
Oven Temperature:
200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6,
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Baked potatoes are simple to prepare yet extremely versatile and nutritious. They can be served as an accompaniment, or with a filling as a complete meal.
Preparation
Select even-shaped potatoes and scrub.
Oven Method
When they are cooked, make a crosswise slit in the top of each potato and squeeze gently to open out the cross.
Serve immediately, with a knob of butter in the opening if wished.
Tip
Rub a little salt into the skins before baking to make them extra crispy. If cooking an ovenful of potatoes, increase the temperature to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Use metal skewers or baking prongs pushed through the potatoes to reduce the cooking time by up to a quarter.
Serving Suggestion
Make a meal of a baked potato by cutting the cooked potato almost in half lengthways and piling in your favourite filling.
Microwave Method
Scrub the potatoes, then dry and prick each one several times with a fork. Cook one potato (225g/8oz) for 6 minutes on full power (800W), turn half way through cooking. Allow to stand for 1 – 2 minutes before serving. If cooking more than one potato at a time you need to increase the cooking time accordingly.
Tell us what you think...
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Potato Council 19/02/2010 2:57pm (21 days ago)
Try filling your jacket potato with a low fat filling such as tuna with a squirt of lime or chilli con carne cooked with extra lean mince and a spoonful of low fat yoghrt. Will fill you up for longer!
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essam fadhul likes this 08/02/2010 7:41am (1 month ago)
thats great, plz update me with all baked potato style and types.
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Barrie 29/01/2010 3:51pm (1 month ago)
I have been microwave-baking potatoes for years. I use a casserole dish with a lid, and put a small piece of kitchen towel in the bottom. 3-4 mins on each side. Very pleasing result.
Would appreciate ideas on healthy fillings and garnishes. -
hannah kole 25/01/2010 7:35pm (2 months ago)
ummmmmmmmmmmm
are there any filling suggestions? -
Alaine Batty 05/01/2010 10:02pm (2 months ago)
Ok so am glad i managed to find out how to cook a potato in a microwave! Have to say seriously John why take this off.. who cares how you bake a potato?!! seriously just chill, Bang it in a microwave an be done with it =)
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david Shirtliff 20/12/2009 8:43pm (3 months ago)
Badly edited. The "Oven Method" of cooking is nonsensical. Just how do you cook them????
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denu likes this 03/12/2009 6:06pm (3 months ago)
My favorite filling for baked potato is beans and grated cheese with brown sauce and 2nd choice is tuna and sweetcorn with mayo.
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winnie kong 01/12/2009 9:24am (3 months ago)
I like this
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Viv likes this 04/11/2009 3:58pm (4 months ago)
Vivaldi is the type of potatoes that don't need extra butter, they work great for mash but would recommend something more floury for a good baked potato, like maris piper or king edward.
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Potato Council 03/11/2009 5:03pm (4 months ago)
Thanks for your feedback Lin! We love our jacket potatoes here at the Potato Council. On their own with a tasty filling like tuna and lime or to accompany chilli con carne instead of rice. Rice has 13 times more fat than potato!
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