Recipe developer Come Dine With Brie has shared a jacket potato recipe that swaps traditional butter for pesto and burrata, promising a more delicious result. The recipe, posted on the Channel 4 Served Instagram account, encourages home cooks to abandon butter in favour of these two superior ingredients.
Why Pesto and Burrata?
Brie explained: "Throw away your butter. We're using pesto and burrata." Most households already have a jar of pesto, but homemade pesto is recommended for a more vibrant appearance. Burrata, a creamy mozzarella-filled cheese, adds an indulgent twist that elevates both flavour and presentation.
Reaction from Fans
Fans quickly showed support in the comments, with one writing: "Looks sooo delicious," and another saying: "Need to try this one."
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Recipe: Pesto and Burrata Jacket Potato
Ingredients:
- One baking potato
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Fresh basil (large handful)
- One garlic clove (whole)
- 1 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 tbsp parmesan (grated)
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Two burrata balls
- Rocket (handful)
- 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
- Pinch lemon zest
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Coat potato with olive oil and sea salt, then bake for 50-60 minutes until crispy outside and soft inside.
- Combine basil, garlic, nuts, parmesan, and lemon juice in a blender. Gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth.
- Slice open the baked potato, fluff the inside, and mix through a generous amount of pesto.
- Place burrata balls on top and slice them open so the centres melt into the potato.
- Top with rocket, additional pesto, chilli flakes, and a touch of lemon zest.
