Jacket potatoes

Probably not that important in the grand scheme of things, but I had a nice jacket potato with beans and grated cheese on top last night, and I ate the lot, skin and all.

This made me wonder . . . are we supposed to eat the skins? Do you?

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never peel any potatoes and eat it all, wouldn't taste the same without skins

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A good source of fibre and vitamins in potato skins. I never peel them except for when roasting them in goose/duck fat.

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Properly cooked skins are the best part of a jacket potato .....

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Always eat the skins...best bit. Nice and crispy, gives extra flavour and are very good for you! They used to serve potato skins with dips as a delicacy in restaurants and deli places.

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For me the crispy skin of a jacket potato is the best bit & one of the reasons I won't eat frozen, ready baked ones!

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Just as an aside....I do microwave mine first, then finish them in a hot oven for about 15 mins. It saves time, and still delicious

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Yes, always eat them. Can't beat a nice jacket.............

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Deffo eat the skins as it aids the rubbish chute when expelling .. ..

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That must making mashing them very difficult Judd!