We recently came across a brilliant post by Jamie Oliver featuring four of his favourite jacket potato fillings — and honestly, we couldn’t resist putting our own Wilson’s spin on them. Sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a perfectly baked potato, skin crispy and golden, middle fluffy and steaming. These four fillings turn that humble spud into something seriously special.
And of course, we couldn’t help but work a little Wilson’s magic into each one. We’ve reached into our full range of oils, vinegars, and flavourings to find the perfect match for every filling — because the right oil can take a jacket potato from good to genuinely unforgettable.
1. Tuna Mayo Twist
The classic tuna mayo gets a proper upgrade here. Stir quartered cherry tomatoes and finely sliced spring onion through your tuna mayo, pile it generously into your split potato, and finish with a handful of peppery rocket.
The Wilson’s touch: We squeeze a good dash of Wilson’s Lime Juice straight into the tuna mayo — it cuts through the richness, brightens the whole filling, and pairs beautifully with the rocket. Then we finish with a light drizzle of Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top for a smooth, fruity depth that ties it all together.
2. Rainbow Slaw
Grate up a colourful combination of red cabbage, carrot, apple, red onion, and gherkins. The mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures makes this one impossible to resist. Crumble over some feta and scatter toasted hazelnuts for that extra satisfying crunch.
The Wilson’s touch: We dress the slaw with a splash of gherkin juice, a good drizzle of Wilson’s Grapeseed Oil, and a generous pour of Wilson’s Balsamic Vinegar. The grapeseed oil is light and neutral, letting the colours and fresh flavours of the slaw shine, while the balsamic brings a sweet, tangy depth that makes this dressing genuinely special.
3. Homemade Baked Beans & Cheese
Forget the tinned stuff — these homemade baked beans are on another level. Roughly chop a garlic clove and a fresh red chilli, then add them to a saucepan with a tin of cannellini beans, plum tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Stir and simmer until thick and saucy. Spoon over your potato and finish with a generous sprinkle of grated Cheddar.
The Wilson’s touch: We use our Wilson’s Peri-Peri Flavoured Oil to sauté the garlic and chilli before adding the beans. It builds heat and smokiness into the base of the sauce right from the start, giving these homemade beans a proper kick that the tinned version simply can’t match. Dial it up or down depending on how brave you’re feeling.
4. Caramelised Red Onion & Bacon
Smoky, sweet, and deeply satisfying. Roughly chop smoked streaky bacon and fry it off with thinly sliced red onion and a handful of fresh thyme sprigs until the onion is beautifully caramelised. Stir through a handful of baby spinach to wilt, then pile it all into your potato with a generous spoonful of natural yoghurt.
The Wilson’s touch: A small drizzle of Wilson’s White Truffle Flavoured Oil into the pan before the bacon goes in works absolute wonders here. The truffle pairs beautifully with the caramelised onion and thyme, adding an earthy, luxurious note that turns this simple comfort filling into something that feels decidedly indulgent. Highly recommended.
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Image & recipe credit: The images and original filling recipes featured in this post are the work of Jamie Oliver and are used here for inspiration and reference purposes only. Full credit goes to Jamie Oliver and his team. You can find the original post at jamieoliver.com.