St Patrick's Day Soufflé Jackets

St Patrick's Day Soufflé Jackets
Prep in Prep in:
5 mins
Cook in Cook in:
20 mins
Serves Serves:
4

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 180°C, Gas Mark 5.
  2. Prick the potatoes with a skewer and wrap in cling film and microwave for about 10 minutes on HIGH (900W), turning once.
  3. Slice the cooked jackets in half and scoop out the potato into a large mixing bowl. Brush the inside of the potato skins with the melted butter and pop into the hot oven to crisp up a little.
  4. Mash the potato with a fork and add the ham, cabbage, mustard, egg yolk, parsley and sour cream. Mix well..
  5. In a separate bowl whisk together the egg whites until white light and fluffy. Fold into the potato mixture.
  6. Remove the skins from the oven. Spoon the potato mixture into the skins, top with the grated cheese and return to the oven for a further 8 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve with a crisp salad.

 

Ingredients

4 Fluffy potatoes (such as Maris Piper or King Edward)
20g butter, melted
75g ham, chopped
100g cooked savoy cabbage, shredded
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 large eggs, separated
10g freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sour cream
50g Cheddar cheese, grated