Homemade Baked Jacket Potatoes

Baked jacket potatoes are a classic comfort food that always brings a touch of coziness to the dinner table. This dish is incredibly easy to prepare, yet the results are truly satisfying. The secret lies in the simplicity: baking the potatoes with their skins on preserves their natural flavor and aroma. You can serve them with a variety of sauces, or simply with butter and herbs.

Baked Jacket Potatoes

150kcal

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Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 1 hour hr

Total 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Baked jacket potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that fits beautifully on any table. Their tender texture and aroma make them a family favorite.

Servings 4

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Ukrainian

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 kg Potatoes Choose medium-sized potatoes for even cooking.

Seasoning

• ▢ to taste Salt Enhances the dish's flavor.
• ▢ 1 tbsp Oil You can use olive or sunflower oil. Alternatively, add butter when serving.

Equipment

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Preparing the Potatoes

1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water to remove dirt and soil. If necessary, use a brush. Dry the potatoes with a paper towel. If the potatoes are large, you can pierce them with a fork in a few places.

Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place the jacket potatoes on a baking tray or in a roasting pan. Lightly coat with oil and sprinkle with salt.
2. Bake for 40–60 minutes (depending on the size of the potatoes) until the skin is golden and the inside is tender. Check for doneness with a knife or skewer.

Final Touches

1. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5–10 minutes. If desired, cut a cross into each potato and gently open them up slightly.

Serving

1. Before serving, drizzle the potatoes with olive oil or melted butter, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs. If you like, serve with sour cream, sauce, or butter.
   

Nutrition

Calories150kcalCarbohydrates34gProtein3g

Notes

Baked jacket potatoes are great for storage. You can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. If you have leftovers, they can easily be used in other dishes — like making fried mashed potato cakes. It's important not to overbake or burn the potatoes to maintain their texture and flavor.

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Helpful Tips

To ensure that the potatoes are evenly cooked and have a pleasant skin texture, it’s crucial to choose the right baking dish. The material of the tray or pan affects the cooking speed, degree of browning, and overall result. For more details, check out our article on the best trays and pans for baking potatoes, which includes practical tips and comparisons of different options.

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