Mary Berry shares easy gourmet toppings for jacket potatoes

Mary Berry has introduced new ways to prepare jacket potatoes, emphasizing their comfort food appeal. She offers three easy toppings: bacon and mushrooms, spring onion and sour cream, and red pepper with goat cheese. These toppings can be made quickly, with the entire dish taking under 30 minutes to prepare after the potatoes bake for about an hour. Berry's approach aims to enhance the classic winter dish. Her cookbook, 'Simple Comforts,' features these recipes, highlighting how to transform plain jacket potatoes into a satisfying meal for gatherings.