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Is this usual with baked potatoes?

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Home77 · 27/02/2019 18:18

DC went to MIL's and had the most amazing baked potatoes and not they want them the same.

It's a right faff. First potatoes need baked then you scoop put the potato and mash it. (at the same time you put the skins back in the oven to crisp them). You mask it with butter and cheese and then take the skins out and scoop it back in...and then grate cheese on top and bake it again.

I am so fed up doing this and it is all they want to eat now. Argh. Do others do this for baked potatoes also as DH says they have always had them like this.

OP posts:
FissionChip5 · 27/02/2019 18:19

Buy them ready made from Iceland.

Bubblysqueak · 27/02/2019 18:19

I've had them like that in restaurant's, they call them potato skins. I like them with sour cream and chives and cheese and bacon (or I did before dairy allergy)

EssentialHummus · 27/02/2019 18:19

This sounds superlatively faffy. I sometimes boil for 15 min, shake up then bake - that’s as far as I’ll go!

maslinpan · 27/02/2019 18:20

They are very delicious. You could bake a large batch and freeze them for next time?

sackrifice · 27/02/2019 18:20

That is exact;y how i do them. I wouldn't have them any other way.

Singlenotsingle · 27/02/2019 18:21

Sounds yum but I don't think I could be bothered with it.

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Home77 · 27/02/2019 18:22

They are nice i admit. My heart sinks a bit though and trying to reserve them for say once or twice a week!

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WarpedGalaxy · 27/02/2019 18:23

Double-baked or twice-baked potatoes they call them here, they are delicious but yes, a faff.
Sorry OP, I'm totally down with the least amount of effort possible when it comes to food but gonna have to side with your dc here, once you've had them like this there's no going back.

aristocat · 27/02/2019 18:24

I'd call these stuffed potatoes.

They are a bit of effort but so delicious 😋

Isleepinahedgefund · 27/02/2019 18:25

Definitely on the list of yum but can't be bothered for me! Not once or twice a week anyway.

Making batches and freezing is a good plan if they're that popular in your house.

MeredithGrey1 · 27/02/2019 18:26

I do it sometimes, I also add herbs (and sometimes chopped up bits of fried bacon) to the mash before scooping back into the skins. It’s definitely an occasional thing though, not every time I have a baked potato.

HolidayQ · 27/02/2019 18:26

I only microwave mine Shock so couldnt be bothered doing all that

MamaLovesMango · 27/02/2019 18:26

I make these from tome to time with a bit of fried onion and bacon mixed in. They’re great but yes, a faff. I think you can buy them frozen.

RandomMess · 27/02/2019 18:26

Buy Vivaldi potatoes from Sainsbury's they are the best ever for jackets and hopefully be good enough to avoid having to do skins every time...

Alternatively just say they are a treat at MILs Grin

Tanaqui · 27/02/2019 18:27

Yes they are the best like that! I do with bacon and sweetcorn, or with tuna and sweetcorn and mayo- it’s the mashing yo and putting back in that makes all the difference!

HunterHearstHelmsley · 27/02/2019 18:27

My mum used to make these for me! Bloody lovely. I need some now.

If I do them, I bung them in the microwave for the second "bake". Because I'm a lazy cow.

tapdancingmum · 27/02/2019 18:28

We've just had this for dinner. Mashed with onion and bacon and out back into the skins. This was one of my favourite dinners from being a child and they are now dd2's favourite.

No faff - cut in half, oven glove on and hold potato whilst scooping with a spoon into a bowl. Salt, pepper and butter to mash then mix it all up and pop back into the skins.

Purpleartichoke · 27/02/2019 18:29

Twice baked potatoes.

We do a shortcut method. Bake the potatoes. Scoop the insides and mix with cream, cheese, etc. then put it all in a casserole dish and bake. Much easier and tastes the same.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 27/02/2019 18:29

I do this occasionally - but when I do, the baked potatoes are the main element of the meal, served with salad. I wouldn’t do it if the potatoes were a side dish - in that case, I just fluff up the potato’s insides with a fork and add plenty of butter. I love baked potatoes either way, but the first way is definitely more faff.

Springiscomingsoon · 27/02/2019 18:30

Ooo I am going to try these, thanks for the recipe Wink.
I normally microwave them then put them in the oven to crisp up (drizzled with olive oil and a bit of salt). They are lovely like that.

sulflower · 27/02/2019 18:30

First potatoes need baked then you scoop put the potato and mash it. (at the same time you put the skins back in the oven to crisp them). You mask it with butter and cheese and then take the skins out and scoop it back in...and then grate cheese on top and bake it again.

Oh crap, just read this bit out to my husband and now he wants some made like this. I told him he can make them at the weekend Grin

sulflower · 27/02/2019 18:31

I normally microwave them then put them in the oven to crisp up (drizzled with olive oil and a bit of salt)

That's how I usually make them.

Hollowvictory · 27/02/2019 18:31

@Bubbkysqueak it's not potato skins. They are where the baked potato is scooped out but leave a thick layer still , then deep fried then topped with a topping eg bacon and cheese and grilled.

altiara · 27/02/2019 18:31

I used to occasionally do this but when mashing the potato with butter and cheese, I’d add grated carrot, chopped onion and pepper. Was amazing!

drogon1 · 27/02/2019 18:33

Sod that!

I put them in the microwave for 5 mins each side and the family can like it or lump it!