Christmas Pudding potato
Congrats, btw, you’ve made it to yet another day of my 24 Days of Christmas Potatoes, and today’s star is this bacon and garlic cheesy stuffed jacket potato. I’m calling it THE TRIPLE BAKED CHRISTMAS POTATO, and it’s here to make your festive lunches iconic. Picture this: crispy bacon bits on top of an oozy, garlicky, herby soft cheese filling nestled inside a perfectly roasted, golden potato skin. Just typing this has got my mouth watering. It’s hearty, indulgent, and the kind of meal that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside—a proper winter warmer.
If I’m being honest, I more or less live on these carby beauties through the colder months. By April, I’m about 90% potato, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s something magical about a jacket potato, isn’t there? They’re the unsung hero of meals—filling, ridiculously easy to make, and budget-friendly (unless, of course, you’re Cathy Hilton topping yours with caviar. I mean, go off, Cathy, but I’ll stick to bacon, cheese, and a bit of garlic, thanks!).
The saviour of lunch
Jacket potatoes get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but let’s be real—they’re the ultimate blank canvas. You can dress them up with fancy toppings, keep it simple with beans and cheese, or, like I’ve done here, give them a festive twist that’s fit for the Christmas season. Triple-baking these bad boys elevates them from “nice lunch” to “absolute showstopper.” The skin gets extra crispy, the filling is buttery and garlicky perfection, and those crunchy bacon bits on top are just chef’s kiss.
The inspiration behind this recipe was simple: comfort food meets festive flair. I wanted something that feels special enough for the holidays but is still easy enough to whip up on a busy December afternoon. Let’s face it, we’re all running around like headless turkeys this time of year, so having a go-to recipe that doesn’t require a million ingredients or hours in the kitchen is a lifesaver. Plus, potatoes are basically the MVP of Christmas, aren’t they? Roasties, mash, dauphinoise—they’ve got range, and this jacket potato is their festive comeback moment.
Plus, it’s easy…
This recipe is also perfect for when you’re craving something indulgent but don’t want to mess with loads of pots and pans. Everything happens in one potato, and the result is pure joy. Whether you’re serving these up for lunch, as a side dish at a Christmas buffet, or just as a snack to enjoy while you binge your favorite holiday rom-coms (Love Actually on repeat, anyone?), they’ll hit the spot every time.
So, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the humble jacket potato and give it the festive glow-up it deserves. Grab your spuds, your garlic, and your bacon, and let’s make magic happen. By the end of this recipe, you’ll be as obsessed with these triple-baked beauties as I am. x
More jacket inspo
So if you feel it’s about time to reignite your love for the iconic jacket potato, here’s a few recipes for you to try out:
Salt baked jacket – THE spud to try if you’ve got time on your side and love a softer skin. It’s slightly extra, but it’s worth the added effort.
Chorizo and cream cheese jacket – What more can I say? It’s a lil spicy and a lot creamy.
Star crossed garlic jacket – This jacket went viral for good reason, it’s absolutely oozing with garlicky goodness and should probs be enjoyed alone.
Festive jacket skins – had to throw in a cheeky festive number as it is December after all. Jacket skins may feel a bit retro but they need a resurgence and that’s gonna be my next challenge.
If there’s a filling you wanna see and an ingredient you think would make an amazing addition to a baked potato, DM me and I may just give it a go. Be as controversial as you like because I personally love a bit of prawn mayo on my jacket so I’ll try anything.
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Christmas Pudding potato
By Poppy Cooks
https://www.poppycooks.com/recipes/triple-baked-christmas-potato/
Ingredients
- 2 large Maris Piper potatoes, washed
- 4 slices of smoked streaky bacon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
- 75g garlic and herb soft cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 75g melted butter
- 1 tsp chopped chives (plus extra to garnish)
- 1 tbsp sour cream/creme fraiche
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºc/400ºf. Rub the Maris pipers with oil and season well with salt, then pop on a tray and put into the oven for 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the bacon and render out the fat in a pan, putting it in cold and allowing it to heat up gradually.
- Pour the bacon (reserve 1 tbsp) and the fat into a bowl and mix in the garlic and herb cheese. Throw in the dijon mustard.
- Cut the top of the potato with 3 slices into a star, then fill the slices with the cheese and bacon mixture.
- Mix the grated garlic with the melted butter, tsp chopped chives and season. Use this to pour all over the potato.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes to get the cheese molten, then pour over the butter from the tray, sprinkle over the bacon bits, chives and the sour cream and serve.
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I’m making these! I’ll let you know ❤️