Cheesy Stuffed Jacket Potato - With Secret Ingredient!
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The Benefits of Jacket Potatoes?
Jacket potatoes are an excellent food choice for baby led weaning. These perfectly baked potatoes provide a soft and creamy texture that is easy for little ones to manage.
Packed with vital nutrients like potassium, and vitamin C, jacket potatoes make a nutritious and filling meal option for growing babies.
The skin of the potato acts as a natural and edible handle, allowing babies to hold and explore the food independently.
Whether served plain, topped or stuffed with a variety of baby-friendly toppings like mashed avocado, grated cheese, or cooked peas, jacket potatoes are a versatile and wholesome option that introduce babies to a range of flavours and textures.
Can I Give My Baby Cream Cheese?
Yes! cream cheese is a versatile and nutritious option for baby-led weaning, it can be served from 6 months old. Its creamy texture and mild flavour make it an ideal introduction to new textures for your little one.
Not only is cream cheese easy to spread on soft, whole-grain toast, but it can also be incorporated into various dishes. You can add a dollop of cream cheese to mashed vegetables or use it as a dip for fruits and veggies.
Packed with calcium and protein, cream cheese offers essential nutrients for your baby's growing bones and muscles.
Additionally, it provides a good source of healthy fats, which are crucial for brain development. With its smooth consistency and delightful taste, cream cheese is sure to be a delightful addition to your baby's culinary journey.
Can I Give Cheddar Cheese To My Baby?
Yes! Cheddar cheese is a fantastic food to introduce to your little one during the baby-led weaning journey. Its mild taste and soft, crumbly texture make it an ideal choice for tiny hands to grasp and explore.
Cheddar cheese is packed with essential nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamin D, which are crucial for building strong bones and promoting healthy growth.
You can offer small, bite-sized pieces of cheddar cheese as a nutritious snack or incorporate it into various recipes like cheesy broccoli tots or homemade quesadillas.
Why You Should Make This Recipe?
When it comes to selecting the perfect meal for your little one, look no further than my delectable stuffed potatoes. These nutrient-rich delights offer not only a delectable taste but also an array of health benefits.
Packed with vital vitamins, fibre, and minerals, this simple recipe is an excellent choice to support your baby's growth and development. With a velvety-textured filling of potato and proteins like mild cheeses, this dish becomes a palatable feast for your little ones.
Easy to chew and digest, these stuffed jacket potatoes provide a well-balanced meal that is sure to tantalise those tiny taste buds while nurturing your baby's health. Give your little one the gift of taste and nutrition with my irresistible stuffed jacket potatoes. An easy dinner for any day of the week!
Ingredient information
Baked potato - I use baking potatoes as these are the best for baking in the oven, the size of a baked potato are great for a meal too!
Cheddar cheese - This is a great staple to have in the fridge, you could use a touch of grated mozzarella too if you wanted the recipe to be even more cheesy.
Cream cheese (the secret ingredient!) - Its good to use full fat cream cheese from 6 months to at least 2 years old.
Chives - I have used dried chives, but if you have fresh herbs you could use them too!
Serving suggestion
This jacket potato recipe is a great recipe that can be served on its own as a stand alone meal. If you did want to serve the jacket potatoes with anything you could serve alongside some peas, sweetcorn, carrot batons or even a side of cucumber.
Dessert options could be: mango pots, blackberry cheesecake, strawberry dessert, banana and blueberry cake (all BLW friendly)
Storage instructions
The jacket potato can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze the jacket potatoes in an airtight container or in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
When you would like to defrost the potato, defrost in the fridge overnight and you can reheat in the oven for 15 minutes at 180C or 350F.
Just check that the potato is piping hot and leave to cool before serving to your baby. Do not refreeze.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Mixing bowl - I like to use a stainless steel mixing bowl - they are usually lightweight and easy to clean.
Baking tray - I have chosen to use a non-stick and BPA free baking sheet - they are easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Recipe | Cheesy Stuffed Jacket Potato
Ingredients
Makes 1-2 portions
1 medium baking potato
50g cheddar cheese, grated (save some for sprinkling on top if you wish)
1 tablespoon full fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried chives (extra for garnish if you wish)
A grind of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180C or 350F.
Make sure that you wash your potato, and prick potatoes (if baking more than one) in a few places.
Pop the potato on a baking sheet, and place on an oven rack for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Once the potato is golden brown and cooked, make sure the potato flesh is soft and fluffy. Leave to cool for 5 minutes or so. Get a sharp knife and cut the potato in half.
Scoop out the potato and place in a large bowl, set aside the potato skins.
Add in the cheese, cream cheese, chives and black pepper if using and mix together until combined.
Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, approx 2 tablespoons in each potato skin.
Garnish with more grated cheese and chives if you wish.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
You can easily make this recipe dairy free/vegan, by choosing a vegan cream cheese and vegan cheddar cheese for the jacket potato.
You could add in diced spring onions (green onions) if you wish!
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