The perfect baked potato

Name: The perfect baked potato
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 2 large floury potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward or Marfona are all good bakers); olive oil; flaked sea salt; 2 smoked mackerel or trout fillets; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives; 2 handfuls grated mature cheddar; 1 tsp hot horseradish sauce or English mustard; 2 large knobs of butter; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:2h

We’ve got the perfect jacket potato recipe with a smoky, cheesy filling. Of course you can just follow the instructions for baking a perfect fluffy potato and opt for baked beans, but why not mix things up?

Updated at: Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:46:21 GMT