How To Cook A Jacket Potato In The Oven

Low in calories, super filling and really versatile – jacket potatoes can do it all!

They’re a fantastic choice for dinner or lunch and you can top them with pretty much anything that you want.

Jacket potatoes are also a great accompaniment to a range of different dishes and are a much more slimming friendly choice than something like chips!

How many calories are in jacket potatoes?

To give you a rough idea, an average, 200g potato contains about 218 calories. This is just an estimate however and this value can vary based on the size of your potato!

How to cook a jacket potato in the oven

It’s really easy to cook jacket potatoes in the oven and, although it takes a little longer doing it this way than in the microwave, the crispy skin more than makes up for the weight!

You can’t really go wrong with choosing a topping for your jacket potato! Beans, tuna, even just a bit of butter are all really tasty, but why not try serving with some of our Campfire Stew?

Or why not try topping it with our Chilli Con Carne for a really warming, winter meal?

Can you freeze jacket potatoes?

Yes you can freeze jacket potatoes! Make sure to defrost thoroughly before heating.

If freezing, please remember to do the following;

• Freeze as soon as it’s cold enough
• Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing

How long can you keep jacket potatoes?

You can keep jacket potatoes in a container with a lid in the fridge for around 3 days or so – great for a quick dinner if you’re short on time!