A new twist on the classic jacket potato has emerged, promising a crispier skin and a flavourful filling. Recipe developer Amy Sheppard, known for her TikTok presence, has shared a method that involves twice-cooking the potatoes to achieve the desired crunch.
Sheppard's recipe transforms the humble jacket potato into a cheesy bake, with a tuna melt topping. The potatoes are first baked whole until tender, then sliced and filled with a mixture of soft cheese, mature cheddar, tuna, sweetcorn, peppers and spring onions. The dish is then grilled until golden and bubbling.
The TikTok video has garnered over 228,800 views and 7,706 likes, with viewers praising the idea. Comments include 'genius idea' and 'looks lush'. Sheppard previously shared a dauphinoise version and a smoky cheese and baked bean variant.
To replicate the recipe, preheat the oven to 200C fan. Bake the potatoes for about an hour after coating with olive oil and salt. Prepare the tuna mixture by softening peppers and spring onions in oil, then combining with cheeses, tuna, sweetcorn and milk. After baking, cross-slice the potatoes, add butter, pile on the mixture, top with cheese and grill for five to seven minutes.
