Kids Jacket Potatoes

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3

Kids Jacket Potatoes: A fun and healthy meal for the whole family

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

13g

Jacket potatoes are a beloved British staple but this recipe is specially designed for kids. The versatile and affordable baked potato is a great blank canvas for different toppings, making it a fun meal to eat and an easy one to customize based on personal preferences. The broccoli adds nutrition and color while the bacon provides a savory crunch. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a weekend lunch when you want to prepare something quick and enjoyable for the family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2.	Scrub and clean the potatoes. Prick each one with a fork and rub with olive oil.
3.	Place the potatoes on a baking tray and sprinkle with rock salt. Bake for 60 minutes, until tender.
4.	In a pan, cook the chopped bacon until browned and crispy. Set aside.
5.	In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, broccoli, and grated cheese until well combined.
6.	Cut open each potato and fluff the inside with a fork. Top each potato with a spoonful of the broccoli mixture and sprinkle with cooked bacon.

PROS

Kids Jacket Potatoes are a simple, fun, and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.

The potatoes are a good source of fiber and potassium while the broccoli provides vitamins and minerals.

The recipe can be easily customized by adding different toppings to each potato.

CONS

The bacon and cheese toppings can be high in calories and fat.

Those with dietary restrictions or allergies may need to adjust the recipe accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins.
Potatoes and broccoli have been linked to promoting heart health and reducing inflammation in the body.

	3 large sebago potatoes
	rock salt
	olive oil
	2 slices bacon , chopped
	1 cup broccoli floret , steamed and chopped
	1/3 cup light sour cream
	2 tablespoons grated cheese