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Loaded Jacket Potatoes with Chorizo and Cheddar recipe
Fluffy baked jacket potatoes are split open and piled high with crisp chorizo, melted Cheddar and a cool spoonful of Greek yoghurt. It’s a hearty, savoury dinner or lunch with a satisfying mix of creamy, salty and smoky flavours.
75 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 2 large Potatoes
- 120g Chorizo
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- 20g Butter
- 4 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 609 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated fat | 17 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg |
Why this works
A hearty, energy-dense dish that provides useful protein and calcium, but it is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Calcium and protein. Cheddar and Greek yoghurt contribute calcium for bone health, alongside a moderate amount of protein for satiety and muscle maintenance.
Potassium from potatoes. Jacket potatoes provide potassium, which supports normal blood pressure and muscle function.
High sodium and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheddar, butter and added salt make this dish notably high in sodium and saturated fat, so it should be eaten occasionally rather than regularly.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Scrub the potatoes, prick them all over with a fork, rub with a little butter and bake directly on the oven shelf for 60-70 minutes until the skins are crisp and the centres are soft.
- Meanwhile, slice the chorizo and fry it in a dry pan over a medium heat for 3-5 minutes until crisp and the oils have released.
- When the potatoes are ready, split them open lengthways and fluff up the insides with a fork. Season with salt and black pepper, then add a small knob of butter to each potato and let it melt into the flesh.
- Spoon over the crisp chorizo and scatter generously with Cheddar cheese so it melts into the hot potato.
- Finish with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt on top and a final crack of black pepper, then serve immediately.
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