Jamie Oliver’s take on the well-loved jacket potato takes the form of a flavourful and warming soup that combines roasted tomatoes and potato, with the most popular toppings of a jacket potato. The chef marries the richness and slight smokiness of the roasted tomato with the heartiness of the white bean in a comforting meal. … Read more
Jacket potatoes are a popular dinner because they are so versatile, with many topping options available. Getting a crispy jacket in the oven can take a couple of hours, which can run up energy bills. This recipe from BBC Good Food uses an air fryer to achieve that delicious crispy skin. The notes said: “Air … Read more
When it comes to midweek lunches, the options are endless, from meal deals to last night’s leftovers. However, one of the most reliable and popular dishes is the humble jacket potato. These versatile spuds can be dressed up or down depending on your mood. Whether you’re a fan of tuna, baked beans, cheese or just … Read more
The jacket potato is one of the most favoured comfort meals as it can be personalised with an infinity of delicious toppings. However, choosing the wrong potato variety or making simple mistakes during the preparation can lead to getting the wrong consistency. That’s why potato-inspired content creator Ben Newman, aka Spudman, has shared his top … Read more
I love nothing more than a jacket potato slathered in melted cheese and butter. However, sometimes, I like to mix it up and try a different topping. Some of the most popular jacket potato toppings include baked beans, tuna and mayonnaise, and pulled pork. So when I came across Pinch of Nom’s Welsh rarebit jacket … Read more
There are so many different ways to make a baked potato with some people favouring an air fryer over a traditional oven. No matter how they’re cooked, however, one thing everyone wants to achieve is crunchy skin and a softness in the middle. Chef Nigella Lawson has her own unique method to get them just … Read more
Jacket potatoes, which are also known as baked potatoes, are a popular dish in the UK and can be accompanied by a plethora of different toppings. Most people serve their jacket potatoes with butter and grated cheese but some like to top theirs with baked beans or tuna mayonnaise. Today on ITV’s This Morning, TikTok … Read more
American food creator Jen Curely left Brits laughing when she called a jacket potato by a strange name. She was showing her TikTok followers how to prepare the classic British dish, but instead of calling it a “jacket potato”, she said “potato jacket”. This left her followers in fits of laughter. She funnily wrote in … Read more
While jacket potatoes are easy to cook in the oven, they can take time which can be frustrating if you’re in a rush. Larger baked potatoes can take around an hour to cook all the way through and if you want a crisp skin then it could take even longer. Dean Harper, chef and director … Read more
