How to Make POTATOES IN A JACKET

Potatoes in a Jacket are a great accompaniment to any meal, and make a nice alternative to simple mashed potatoes. They are more nutritious, more delicious, and savory. Remember...old fashioned recipes are the best!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Potatoes
• cucumbers
• onions
• alot of water
• vinegar
• salt
• pepper
• sugar

1. 
    

   Boil the potatoes with the skin still on for 15-20 minutes. Mix in a little bowl sliced cucumbers and chop up the onions.

2. 
    

   Add water and vinegar and mix. Add a little salt and pepper and a little bit of sugar, measure by taste.

3. 
    

   The potatoes should be cooled with their "jackets" (skin) still on peel them, mash them on a plate and pour the cucumber mixture all over the mashed potatoes.
   Serves: 6-8.

[sneedc]

on 12/29/2008 YUM! I think I'll serve them with their "buds" up the street and the pigs in the blankets. Corny, I know. Sorry, couldn't resist. Sounds totally awesome! thanks for sharing. Pass the pepper. 5*

[bront3]

on 6/8/2008 so much healthier than the creme fraiche and butter... :)

[Fuller1972]

on 6/6/2008 What a way to liven up plain old mashed potatoes!