Leek, Bacon, and Cheese Baked Potato (HC)

Ingredients

• 1 baking potato (approximately 170g)
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• ½ leek, trimmed, thoroughly cleaned and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp olive oil, if needed
• 1 tbsp full-fat Greek yoghurt
• 30g cheddar cheese, grated
• Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

Prepare the potato

1. Wash the potato thoroughly and pat it dry.

2. Pierce it several times with a fork.

Air-fryer method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.

2. Place the potato in the air-fryer basket and cook for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through.

3. Check that the potato is tender all the way through by inserting a fork or knife into the centre.

Oven method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.

2. Place the potato directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking tray.

3. Bake for 45–60 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender in the centre with crisp skin.

Prepare the filling

1. While the potato cooks, add the chopped bacon to a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.

2. Cook the bacon for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until it begins to brown and release some fat.

3. Add the sliced leek and cook everything together for another 5–7 minutes, until the leek has softened and the bacon is crisp and completely cooked through. Add up to 1 tsp olive oil if the pan becomes dry.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

5. Add the bacon and leek mixture to a bowl with the Greek yoghurt and grated cheese.

6. Season with black pepper and mix until well combined.

Assemble the potato

1. Slice the cooked potato lengthways and fluff the inside with a fork.

2. Spoon the leek, bacon and cheese mixture into the potato.

3. Serve immediately. Alternatively, place the filled potato under a medium-high grill for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

Note - Best enjoyed fresh, but the filling can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cook the potato fresh when serving and warm the filling gently before stuffing. Also delicious topped with a sprinkle of fresh chives or a handful of rocket on the side for extra freshness. 

Dinner

Serves: 1