Jacket Potato with Cheese

A jacket potato with cheese is a classic British comfort food consisting of a whole baked potato, traditionally with its skin on, split open and filled with melted cheese. The core ingredients are a potato (often a floury variety like a Maris Piper or King Edward), butter, and a generous portion of cheese, which can be cheddar, Red Leicester, or a mix. It's a staple of British home cooking, pub menus, and high-street food chains.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potato and fat from the cheese and any added butter, providing a good source of energy and dietary fibre from the skin. A typical serving with a medium potato and a standard portion of cheese and butter will generally fall in the range of 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	920 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Calcium	210 mg
Iron	2.0 mg
Magnesium	50 mg

Per 1 medium jacket potato (approx. 173 g) with 1 oz (28 g) cheddar cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the jacket potato is a quintessential British 'quick meal' or snack, often served with a wide variety of fillings beyond cheese, like beans, tuna mayonnaise, or coleslaw. Nutritionally, keeping the skin on significantly boosts the fibre and micronutrient content compared to a peeled potato.