Bao Baked Potatoes with Jamaican Twist
A flavorful twist on classic baked potatoes, filling them with a spicy Jamaican filling and topping with crispy bao croutons.
Ingredients
- ●4 large potatoeslook for high-starch potatoes
- ●2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoninguse store-bought or homemade
- ●6 slices baconcrumbled
- ●1 bunch scallionschopped
- ●1 package crunchy baocut into small cubes
- ●1 cup cheddar cheeseshredded
- ●2 tbsp unsalted buttermelted
- ●1 cup sour creamchilled
- ●1 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
- ●to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Scrub and poke potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- 3
Rub potatoes with oil and sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Bake for 45 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy. Chop into small pieces.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, scallions, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt.
- 6
Remove potatoes from oven and top each with a spoonful of the sour cream mixture, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese.
- 7
Return potatoes to oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Meanwhile, toss bao cubes with a little oil and bake in the oven until crispy.
- 9
Remove potatoes from oven and top each with crispy bao croutons and a pat of melted butter.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!