Description
Jacket potatoes with whipped feta are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy, baked potatoes with a creamy, tangy feta topping. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying treat that’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious. With a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can elevate your meal and have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 400g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ? teaspoon black pepper
- 200g block feta cheese
- 100g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
- 2. Scrub the potatoes, pat them dry, and poke several holes in each with a fork. Rub generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- 3. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced.
- 4. While baking, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- 5. Once baked, slice the potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon in the whipped feta mixture.
- 6. Serve garnished with additional olive oil or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jacket potato with whipped feta (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg