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Baked potatoes with bacon and blue cheese

Name: Baked potatoes with bacon and blue cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes (such as king edward, pontiac or desiree); Olive oil, to rub; Sea salt, to rub; 30g butter; 100g good-quality bacon, diced; 150ml thick cream; 100g mild blue cheese, chopped; Chopped chives, to garnish; Green leaf salad, to serve

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Baked potatoes with bacon and blue cheese

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Add a gourmet topping to traditional baked potatoes with crispy bacon and creamy cheese.

4 large potatoes (such as king edward, pontiac or desiree)
Olive oil, to rub
Sea salt, to rub
30g butter
100g good-quality bacon, diced
150ml thick cream
100g mild blue cheese, chopped
Chopped chives, to garnish
Green leaf salad, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Wash potatoes and pat dry. Rub with oil, then roll in sea salt. Place on a baking tray and bake for 1 hour.
2.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan. Add bacon and fry over medium heat until it begins to crisp. Add cream and cheese, then reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
3.

Use a folded tea towel to hold a hot potato, then use a knife to cut a deep cross in the potato. Allow the steam to escape, then press gently on the sides to push a little of the soft flesh up.
4.

Place potato on a plate, spoon over the sauce, garnish with chives and serve with a salad.