Soured Cream & Chive Jacket Potatoes Recipe
Introduction
These soured cream and chive jacket potatoes are a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they’re topped with a fresh, tangy blend of soured cream, shallots, and chives.
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 your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Prick the potatoes all over 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 and 20 minutes, until they are soft and the skins are crispy.
- Step 3: While the potatoes bake, combine the soured cream, finely chopped shallots, chopped chives, and a pinch of seasoning in a bowl.
- Step 4: Once the potatoes are cooked, cut a cross into the top of each one. Serve immediately with a generous spoonful of the soured cream mixture on top.
Tips & Variations
- For a lighter option, try using Greek yogurt in place of soured cream.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the soured cream mix for extra zing.
- The next day, scoop out the middles of any leftover cold potatoes, chop roughly, and mix with leftover soured cream mixture to make a tasty potato salad. You can also bake the skins again until crisp for a snack.
Storage
Store any leftover baked potatoes and soured cream mixture separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat potatoes in the oven to retain crispiness. Avoid microwaving for best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular cream instead of soured cream?
Regular cream lacks the tanginess of soured cream, so it will change the flavor. If you prefer, you can mix cream with a little lemon juice or vinegar to mimic the sour taste.
How do I know when the potatoes are done?
The potatoes are ready when they feel soft when pierced with a fork or skewer. The skin should be crisp and the flesh tender inside.
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Soured Cream & Chive Jacket Potatoes Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Classic British jacket potatoes baked to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy blend of soured cream, finely chopped shallots, and fresh chives. This easy and comforting recipe makes a perfect lunch or dinner, and leftovers can be transformed into a delicious potato salad.
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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare potatoes: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas mark 6. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, then toss them in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to coat evenly, which will help create crispy skins.
- Bake the potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack to allow even heat circulation and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a skewer or knife.
- Prepare soured cream mixture: While the potatoes are baking, combine the soured cream, finely chopped shallots, chopped chives, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to blend flavors.
- Serve: Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven and cut a cross on the top of each potato. Gently squeeze the potato to open the top and serve with a generous spoonful of the soured cream mixture on top.
- Optional leftover tip: The next day, scoop out the middles of any leftover cold potatoes and roughly chop 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.
Notes
- Using olive oil and sea salt helps the skins crisp beautifully in the oven.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper to the soured cream mixture.
- Leftover potato salad can be served cold and makes a great side dish for picnics or lunches.
- Baking directly on the oven rack instead of a tray ensures even cooking and crispy skins.
- Adjust the amount of shallots and chives based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: baked potatoes, jacket potatoes, soured cream, chives, shallots, easy recipe, British side dish, vegetarian potatoes
