Tuesday 22 January 2013

"Loaded" Baked Potatoes




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.

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35 comments:

  1. Oh Carole.. that potato looks delicious and I haven't had my lunch yet *drooling*

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  2. OMG 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

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  3. Seriously...all I can say is.. YUM

    -Jennifer
    www.kermit-and-piggy.blogspot.com

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  4. I love baked potatoes, need to try out this :)

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  5. Carole, it is yum indeed! You are right, sour cream would have added an edge to it.

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  6. We 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!

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  7. Hmmm looks delicious

    Have a scrumptious week

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  8. Mmmmm these look delicious! I love love love baked potatoes, especially when they are "loaded" with all kinds of goodies! YUM!!

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  9. I 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.

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  10. We call these twice-baked potatoes -- and I *love* them!

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  11. Looks 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!

    Joy's Book Blog

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  12. That sounds delicious, I would just leave the bacon away and add a bit more spices maybe instead.

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  13. These are so delicious, we're total stuffed 'tater fans. :) Visiting today from Sincerely Paula's No Rules Weekend Blog Party.

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  14. I 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!

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  15. I love any kind of jacket potato - especially with cheese :)

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  16. Yum, looks delicious!

    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie
    www.violetimperfection.com

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  17. Mmmm...I love stuffed potatoes!!!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured.

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  18. I love stuffed baked potatoes! I could eat them anytime! Yours looks really great!

    Thank you for linking this wonderful recipe at In and Out of the Kitchen party! I can't wait to see what you bring next week!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  19. 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

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  20. These look and sound so delicious! I love anything potato.

    Thanks so much for linking up to Project Inspire{d} ~ hugs, Mary Beth

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  21. 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!

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  22. That 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!

    Found you through Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop by the way. :)

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  23. Soumds and look so tasty :) thanks for sharing with us at the weekend hop :)

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  24. stuffed baked potatoes are always a good idea!

    ...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.

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  25. These look yummy! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

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  26. Hi Carole,
    There 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.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  27. Awesome recipe! It seems so delicious!
    Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #22 :)
    Have a great week!!

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  28. I love a great loaded baked potato. It is the perfect side to any meal. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.

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  29. I love them!!! Sorry I'm late getting here...thank you for adding your wonderful blog to the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo

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  30. YUM! 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!
    Thank you for joining us and linking up to Delicious Dish Tuesday! Cant wait to see what you share next!

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  31. 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

    Thanks, Nichi

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  32. We love our potatoes around here. That adds to my way to cook them. Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner :)

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  33. Sounds so yummy. I know hubby would love this!
    Thank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!

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