Description

This recipe for Leek & Herb Stuffed Jackets offers a delicious and comforting twist on traditional baked potatoes. The soft and creamy filling combines tender leeks, creamy garlic and herb cheese, fresh parsley, and egg, all stuffed back into crispy potato skins and baked to golden perfection. It makes a satisfying vegetarian meal that pairs wonderfully with a fresh tomato and baby leaf salad.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

2 leeks, sliced
4 baking potatoes, pricked with a fork
small handful parsley, chopped

Dairy

150g tub garlic and herb soft cheese
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Prepare the leeks: Heat the oven to 220C (fan 200C/gas mark 7). Place the sliced leeks in a microwaveable bowl with a splash of water and microwave on High for 3 minutes. Set them aside to cool slightly.
Cook the potatoes: Microwave the baking potatoes on High for 10-15 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking. Once cooked and cool enough to handle, slice each potato lengthwise in half and carefully scoop out the flesh into the bowl with the leeks, being careful to keep the skins intact.
Make the filling: Mash together the scooped-out potato flesh and microwaved leeks with the garlic and herb soft cheese, beaten egg, and chopped parsley until well combined and creamy.
Stuff the potatoes: Spoon the mashed leek and potato mixture back into the potato skins, evenly distributing the filling.
Bake to finish: Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the filling is golden brown, piping hot, and the skins are crisped. Serve warm, ideally with a fresh tomato and baby leaf salad.

Notes

You can substitute the garlic and herb soft cheese with cream cheese or ricotta for a different flavor profile.
Microwaving the potatoes speeds up the cooking process, but for a crisper skin, consider pre-baking them in the oven before scooping.
To make it vegan, replace the soft cheese with a plant-based alternative and omit the egg or use a vegan egg substitute.
Fresh herbs like chives or thyme can be added to enhance the filling’s flavor.
For extra texture, sprinkle some grated cheese or breadcrumbs on top before baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Keywords: stuffed potatoes, leek recipes, vegetarian dinner, baked potatoes, garlic and herb cheese, easy dinner, comfort food