Oh, the baked potato—so simple yet so great! When we say cream cheese jacket potato, we refer to a creamy treat that turns ordinary to amazing. Imagine a fluffy potato with its crispy jacket, holding a smooth blend of cream cheese and tasty bits like sun-dried tomatoes. Can you feel that warm comfort?
These potatoes are like warm hugs for your taste buds. Cream cheese makes them quite delightful. The smoothness and mild tang of cream cheese mix perfectly with the warm, soft potato. Plus, the burst of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, drizzled with herb-infused oil, makes this a gourmet side dish. When friends or family take a bite, you will see their “wow” expressions as they enjoy every mouthful. It’s simple, yet unforgettable.
I first tasted this goodness at a warm family gathering. It was a cold night, and the kitchen buzzed with laughter and chatter. I watched my aunt create magic with a basic baked potato. She stirred in cream cheese and garnished with herbs. I marveled as the flavors came together. That first taste was pure delight—warm and comforting, like a plush blanket on a winter night. Such moments show me why food means anything from sustenance to joy and love.
A baked potato with Philadelphia cream cheese can be surprisingly nutritious, full of vitamins, minerals, and protein from the cream cheese. Of course, moderation is key, but this dish can be changed up easily. Want a lighter choice? Use reduced-fat cream cheese. If you prefer plant-based options, a nut-based cream cheese is a good fit. Sun-dried tomatoes are full of antioxidants, offering an extra health boost. Feel free to add fresh herbs or sprinkle nutritional yeast for a cheesy, dairy-free flavor. Make it your own while keeping all those tasty flavors.
Each ingredient plays a role, mixing together to create a delightful dish.
This recipe, though plain, holds a warmth and richness that’s hard to find. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you will have a dish that makes your guests wonder if they can have cream cheese on a baked potato more often. So, why not try it? Be creative, enjoy the making, and most importantly, relish every tasty bite. After all, isn’t food meant to be relished and shared?
To make my version of Baked Potatoes with Cream Cheese, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat your oven to 355 °F.
Slit each potato lengthwise with a knife. Bake in the oven for 1½ hours until soft.
Using a knife, cut each potato again to form a cross and peel back the sections of the cross carefully.
Use a spoon to scoop half of the flesh out of each potato and place the soft potato in a medium bowl.
Add 50 grams of cream cheese to the potato along with a pinch of salt and pepper. MIx to combine fully.
Refill the potato skins.
Top each potato with the remaining cream cheese and the sun-dried tomatoes.
Serve garnished with microgreens.
These Easy Twice Baked Potatoes are creamy and delicious with the added richness of sun-dried tomatoes. Come back to leave a review if you try these amazing jacket potatoes!
Super yummy dish! I made this at a chilly family night, and everyone loved it! The cream cheese melted so perfectly into the potato. It was like a warm hug on a plate—pure joy!
I made this cream cheese jacket potato for a family get-together. Everyone loved it, especially the rich flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. Simple yet exceptional dish I’d recommend.
Extraordinary!
Recuerdo la primera vez que hice esta papa al horno. Mi esposa y yo la preparamos en una noche fría con nuestros hijos. La crema de queso se volvió un hit en casa. ¡La comimos como si fura un abrazo calido!
Comfort food perfection.
Wow!
Superb! I made these at a family gathering and everyone was amazed. The cream cheese added a velvety touch to the baked potato that warmed us all up on that chilly night. Such a simple recipe with huge flavors. Highly recommend trying it out!
Simple affordable and mouth watering meal wouldn't change a thing.
Brilliant recipe will be making it again for sure maybe with some caramelized balsamic pasta as the main dish too!
Great with some lemonade on the side as a drink on a hot day.
Very good but needs less microgreans and a bit more spices maybe even chili flakes.
These look and tasted amazing, devoured them almost instantly after they cooled down haha they smelled great too.
Sundried tomatos are sooo flavorful and helped this cream cheese potato out a lot.
Another tasty meal from my favorite maker,Jeff thanks again for bringing a smile to my face and a satified stomach!
Easily one of my favorite potato recipes never knew the amazing world of Mexican food happy I found this.
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