Cheesy filled Jacket Potatoes

 This is a good way to use up leftover boiled or baked potatoes. I have yet to come across someone who doesn't like a good old comforting jacket potato.

You can use any filling of your choice, but if using a cold, cooked (from the fridge) potato, then simply microwaving the potato alone will make it feel a bit rubbery. By mixing the potato up with cheese first, you can easily disguise this.

Potato, spring onions, cream cheese, salt & pepper.

Begin by cutting the potato in half and scooping out the potato with a spoon. Place the potato innards into a separate bowl. Here I added, 1 chopped spring onion, 1 tbls Cream Cheese with Chives, and a sprinkle of pepper and salt. 

More ideas:

~You can add normal grated cheese to make it more cheesey. 

~Add 1 tbls milk to make a softer creamier filling.

~Add a small nob of butter for extra richness and creaminess.

~A little chopped fresh tomato; sundried tomato; smoked salmon; onions; fresh green/red pepper; chilli sauce; baked beans; cooked meat; ...you name it! You can turn it into a real meal as you like.

Refilled spuds, topped with cheese slices.

Mix all your fillings together with the potato and carefully refill the empty potato skins with the mixture.
Then, top them with a slice or two of cheese or your choice. (I used normal cheddar)

If you don't have much time on your hands you can pop in the microwave for a minute or until cheese has melted.

Or, place under a grill, on low to gently heat through and turn the cheese bubbly and golden.
Or, place them in a baking tray and in a warm oven till golden and cheese bubbling.