Soured Cream & Chive Jacket Potatoes Recipe
Introduction
Jacket potatoes with soured cream and chives make a comforting and satisfying meal. Soft, fluffy potatoes baked to perfection are topped with a tangy, herbaceous cream that brings freshness and richness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 medium baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300g soured cream
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Small bunch of chives, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Prick each potato several times with a fork, then toss them in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Step 2: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes until the skins are crisp and the potatoes are soft inside.
- Step 3: While the potatoes are baking, mix the soured cream with the finely chopped shallots, chopped chives, and a pinch of salt to taste.
- Step 4: Once the potatoes are done, cut a cross on top of each one and gently squeeze to open.
- Step 5: Spoon the soured cream and chive mixture generously over the opened jackets and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Use leftover cold potatoes by scooping out the middles and chopping them into chunks. Mix with any leftover soured cream mixture to make a delicious potato salad. You can also bake the skins again until crisp for a tasty snack.
- For added flavor, sprinkle crispy bacon bits or grated cheese on top before serving.
Storage
Store any leftover jacket potatoes and soured cream mixture separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the potatoes in the oven to keep the skins crisp, and add fresh soured cream topping before serving. Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy skins.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of potatoes for this recipe?
Yes, but baking potatoes or maris piper varieties work best for fluffy interiors and crispy skins. Waxy potatoes may not fluff up as well.
Can I prepare the soured cream topping in advance?
Absolutely, you can mix the soured cream, shallots, and chives ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Add a little fresh seasoning before serving for the best flavor.
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Soured Cream & Chive Jacket Potatoes Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Deliciously creamy and flavorful soured cream and chive jacket potatoes, perfect for a hearty side or light main. Crispy baked potatoes are topped with a tangy mixture of soured cream, fresh chives, and shallots for a comforting, easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 8 medium baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Soured Cream Topping
- 300g soured cream
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Small bunch of chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark 6 to get it ready for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Prick each potato several times with a fork, then toss them in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to ensure crisp skins.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft inside and the skin is crispy.
- Make Soured Cream Mix: While the potatoes bake, combine the soured cream, finely chopped shallots, chopped chives, and seasoning (salt and pepper) in a bowl. Mix well to blend the flavors.
- Serve: Once baked, cut a cross at the top of each jacket potato. Serve each potato with a generous spoonful of the soured cream, chive, and shallot mixture on top.
- Optional Leftover Tip: For leftover potatoes next day, scoop out the middles, roughly chop, and mix with any leftover soured cream mix to create a delicious potato salad; bake the skins again until crisp for a tasty snack.
Notes
- Use sea salt for the best flavor and crispy texture on the potato skins.
- Adjust the seasoning in the soured cream mixture to your taste preference.
- Leftover baked potato skins can be baked again for a crunchy snack.
- This dish works well as a hearty side or a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: jacket potatoes, soured cream, chives, baked potatoes, easy side dish, vegetarian
