Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives
Get ready to savor comfort food at its finest with our Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives recipe! Featuring large russet potatoes baked to perfection, this dish boasts a crispy, golden-brown skin and irresistibly tender interior. Each potato is generously topped with creamy sour cream, freshly chopped chives, and a pinch of black pepper for a delectable balance of flavors. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe transforms everyday staples into a hearty, flavorful masterpiece. Perfect as a side dish or a satisfying main, these baked potatoes are easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour. Whether you’re hosting guests or indulging in a cozy meal at home, these baked potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Use a fork to pierce each potato 6-8 times all over, allowing steam to escape during baking.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl or on a clean surface. Drizzle with olive oil, then use your hands to rub the oil over the entire surface of each potato until evenly coated.
Sprinkle kosher salt generously over the potatoes, ensuring even coverage. This will help create a crispy skin.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Position a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, finely chop the fresh chives and set them aside.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center of each potato, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Gently press each end of the potato to open it up slightly, creating a cavity for the toppings.
Spoon 1/4 cup of sour cream into the opening of each potato.
Sprinkle the chopped chives evenly over the sour cream.
Finish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for added flavor.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the perfect blend of crispy skin, fluffy potato, and savory toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2092 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.8 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 6744 mg | 143% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
