'Bonfire jacket' potatoes with cheese and kidney beans recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C/gas mark 7.

2. 2

   Prick the potatoes several times with a fork and place in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, and then finish in the oven for 20 minutes until they are cooked through and have crisp skins.

3. 3

   When the potatoes are near the end of cooking, put the bacon (if using) on a wire rack over a baking tray and put in the oven to cook for 10-12 minutes until golden.

4. 4

   Remove and cut into small pieces.

5. 5

   Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the potato flesh into a large bowl.

6. 6

   Gently mix in the bacon pieces, half of the cheese, sweetcorn (if using) mixed beans, spring onions and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.

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   Have a taste and add more paprika for a stronger smokier flavour.

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   Spoon back into the potato skins and scatter over the remaining cheese.

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   Chill in the fridge if serving later, or if serving straight away, heat the grill set to high.

10. 10

    Sit the filled potatoes on a baking sheet and put under the hot grill for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.

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    If you are grilling from chilled, increase the time by a few minutes making sure the potatoes are heated all of the way through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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