Jo Pratt's Bonfire jackets

These cheese, bacon and veg filled potatoes are great for Bonfire night or as a hearty snack.

Serves: 4

Preparation time:  15 minutes

Cooking time:  30 minutes

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You will need

  • 4 large Maris Piper potatoes
  • 6 rashers lean back bacon (optional - leav out for a vegetarian version)
  • 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 75g sweetcorn (optional)
  • 400g tin kidney beans, drained
  • 4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
  • ½-1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Recipe Information

Step by step guide to making Jo Pratt's Bonfire jackets

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas mark 7. Prick the potatoes several times with a fork and place in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, then finish in the oven for 20 minutes until they are cooked through and have crisp skins.
  2. When the potatoes are near the end of cooking, put the bacon a wire rack over a baking tray and put in the oven to cook for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove and cut into small pieces.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the potato flesh into a large bowl. Gently mix in the bacon pieces, half of the cheese, sweetcorn, beans, spring onions and half a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  4. Have a taste and add more paprika if you want a stronger smokier flavour. Spoon back into the potato skins and scatter over the remaining cheese.
  5. Chill in the fridge if serving later, or if serving straight away, heat the grill set to high.
  6. Sit the filled potatoes on a baking sheet and put under the hot grill for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted. If you are grilling from chilled, increase the time by a few minutes making sure the potatoes are heated all of the way through.

Cook's tip: These are great to prepare ahead for guests as they can be filled then chilled until ready to serve.

*All information included in this recipe has been provided by Greenvale potatoes, and has been created by recipe writer and cook Jo Pratt.

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Nutritional information for Jo Pratt's Bonfire jackets

Nutritional information for Jo Pratt's Bonfire jackets

Nutrition type per serving
Calories 354 kcal
Total Fat 4.7g
Saturated Fat 1.9g
Salt 1.5g
Sugar 7.2g

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