Fully Loaded Jacket Potatoes Comfort Food Bomb

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet, approx. 250g/9oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (3g)
• 50g unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
• 50g all-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
• 600ml whole milk (2 1/2 cups)
• 200g mature cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 ml)
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 200g smoked streaky bacon, cut into lardons (7 oz)
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• Hot sauce, to taste (e.g., Tabasco or sriracha)
• Optional: Chopped fresh chives or parsley