Baked potato
Baked potato with butter | |
| Alternative names | Jacket potato |
|---|---|
| Course | Side dish or main |
| Main ingredients | Potato |
| Ingredients generally used | Butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, bacon bits, gravy, baked beans, tuna, and/or meat |
A baked potato, known in the United Kingdom as a jacket potato, is a preparation of potato. After baking, it may be served with fillings, toppings or condiments, such as butter, cheese, sour cream, gravy, baked beans and tuna.
Some varieties of potato, such as Russet and King Edward, are more suitable for baking, owing to their size and consistency. Despite the popular misconception that potatoes are fattening, baked potatoes can be part of a healthy diet.