Baked potato with beans and cheese recipe

Baked potato with beans and cheese

15 ratings

Cooking Time:90 mins

Serves:2 Adults

This is a tasty alternative to sandwiches for lunch. Baked potatoes are versatile and you can add your own favourite filling.

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1 x 225g / 8 oz. small can of baked beans
55g / 2 oz. of low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7
Wash the potatoes and then prick them all over with a fork
Bake in a pre-heated oven for 1½ hours or until the inside is tender
For the microwave method, follow the instructions given in the manual
Heat the baked beans in a saucepan on the hob or in the microwave according to instructions on the tin
Cut the potato in half and carefully scoop the centre out of the potato
Mix this potato with the baked beans and pepper
Return the mixture to potato skin and sprinkle with grated cheese
Place in a hot oven and bake until warmed through and golden

What you will need

Baking tray
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve with a side salad of lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, grated carrot, low fat salad dressing.

"Beans are a great source of protein, are low in fat and a nice alternative for meat-free days"

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