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Lasagne-Style Jacket Potato Tray Bake
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Lasagne-Style Jacket Potato Tray Bake

1 h 25 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • baking potatoes (large, pierced with a fork)Produce4 pieces
  • olive oil sprayPantry10 ml
  • sea saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic butter (softened)Dairy40 g
  • leftover Bolognese sauce (reheated)Meat650 g
  • butterDairy40 g
  • plain flourPantry40 g
  • semi-skimmed milkDairy500 ml
  • mixed grated cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • Parmesan (finely grated)Dairy35 g
  • mozzarella (grated or torn)Dairy175 g
  • Parmesan (grated, for topping)Dairy20 g

per serving

Nutrition

521kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the jacket potatoes

    • Pierce the potatoes all over, then rub with olive oil spray and sea salt.
    • Air fry at 180 °C for 45 minutes, then a further 10 minutes until crispy. Oven option: bake at 200 °C for about 1 hour until fluffy inside and crunchy outside.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cheesy béchamel

    • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened.
    • Season with black pepper, then stir through the mixed grated cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Assemble the tray bake

    • Place the crispy jackets in a large tray, slice open and gently mash the centres with garlic butter, salt and pepper.
    • Spoon a little béchamel into each potato and mix through the fluffy middle.
    • Layer the Bolognese, then more béchamel, the mozzarella and a generous grating of Parmesan.
    Step 3
  4. Final melt

    • Bake at 180 °C for 10–12 minutes, or air fry at 180 °C for 4–5 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
    Step 4