Description
These Garlic Stuffed Jacket Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful side or main dish featuring crispy baked russet potato skins filled with a creamy, garlicky mashed potato mixture. Enhanced with butter, sour cream, and optional cheddar cheese, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
Filling
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk (or more for desired consistency)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and prick each one several times with a fork. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season them with salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork, ensuring the skins crisp up nicely.
- Make Garlic Butter: While the potatoes bake, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Potato Filling: Once the potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, cut a slit down the center of each potato. Gently scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a sturdy border of potato skin to maintain structure.
- Mash and Mix: Add the garlic butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and black pepper to the scooped-out potato flesh. Mash and mix everything together until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Stuff Potatoes: Spoon the creamy garlic potato mixture back into the potato skins, dividing it evenly among all the potatoes.
- Add Cheese and Bake Again: If using, top each stuffed potato with shredded cheddar cheese. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot to enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the milk quantity to achieve your preferred filling consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and sour cream with vegan alternatives.
- Adding cooked bacon bits or chives can enhance the flavor if desired.
- Leftover stuffed potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
