=Cheese & onion jackets with gammon

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Cheese & onion jackets with gammon

These Cheese & Onion Jackets with Gammon are the perfect comfort-food meal — crispy baked potatoes loaded with buttery onions and melted cheese, served alongside juicy gammon slices. It’s an easy, hearty dinner that feels cosy, satisfying, and full of classic British flavours. Great for busy weeknights or a simple family meal!

⏱ Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

🔧 Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Frying pan
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork (for fluffing potatoes)
  • Foil (optional)

🧀 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Jacket Potatoes:

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Cheese & Onion Filling:

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup (100g) cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ cup (50g) mozzarella or any melty cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Gammon:

  • 4 gammon steaks
  • 1 tbsp oil or butter
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tbsp honey or mustard for glazing

📝 Ingredient Notes

  • Cheddar Cheese: Use sharp cheddar for the best flavour.
  • Gammon Steaks: Can be pan-fried, grilled, or air-fried.
  • Optional Add-ins: Chives, spring onions, or a spoon of cream cheese for extra richness.
  • Potatoes: Russet or Maris Piper potatoes work best due to their fluffy interior.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 — Bake the Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Wash and dry potatoes.
  3. Rub each potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake directly on oven rack or tray for 1 hour, until skins are crisp and centres soft.

Step 2 — Make the Cheese & Onion Filling

  1. While potatoes bake, melt butter in a frying pan.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook until soft and golden (8–10 minutes).
  3. Transfer onions to a bowl and mix with cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, sour cream (optional), salt, and pepper.

Step 3 — Prepare the Gammon

  1. Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season gammon steaks with pepper.
  3. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Optional: Brush with honey or mustard in the last minute for extra flavour.

Step 4 — Stuff the Potatoes

  1. Once baked, slice potatoes open and fluff inside gently with a fork.
  2. Spoon in the cheese-onion mixture.
  3. Return to the oven for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 5 — Serve

Serve hot jacket potatoes alongside the cooked gammon steaks. Add a side salad or steamed veg if desired.

🍽 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 580
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbs: 48g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sodium: High (due to gammon)

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add Crispy Bacon: Mix bacon bits into the cheese filling.
  • Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of paprika or chilli flakes.
  • Extra Creamy Version: Add cream cheese to the filling.
  • Healthier Option: Use reduced-fat cheese and low-salt gammon.
  • Make Ahead: Bake potatoes ahead and reheat before stuffing.

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