Forget your usual midweek lunch options – this garlic bread-inspired jacket potato recipe is about to become your new favorite. Michelin-trained chef and cookbook author Poppy O’Toole, known as @poppycooks on TikTok, has a unique twist on the classic spud that’s sure to impress.
Poppy’s recipe starts with a simple yet essential step: piercing a potato with a knife and drizzling it with olive oil. She recommends using a baking potato, a Russett, or an Idaho potato, but emphasizes that any non-waxy spud will do. Once baked to perfection, the potato is cut into a star shape, creating a unique and delicious twist.
The magic really happens with the filling. Poppy whips up a creamy sauce by blending cooked garlic cloves with butter and parsley. For the main event, she suggests using either feta or cream cheese, whipped to a smooth consistency. For extra garlic lovers, a garlic and herb-flavored cream cheese is a delicious alternative.
The star-shaped potato is then filled with the creamy cheese mixture and returned to the oven until the cheese melts into a gooey perfection. To finish off, Poppy drizzles her creation with the homemade garlic and parsley butter, creating a truly irresistible dish.
This viral recipe has taken the internet by storm, with countless users raving about its deliciousness. One user exclaimed, “Ookayyyy baked taters tonight for meeeee”, while another declared, “That looks sensational.”
If you’re ready to try this gastronomic delight, Poppy’s full recipe, complete with cooking times, temperatures, and measurements, is available on her website.
