Classic Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly simple, our **Classic Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream** delivers the ultimate side dish experience. Featuring perfectly fluffy Russet potatoes, crispy golden skins, and a luscious topping of creamy butter and tangy sour cream, this recipe is easy to make yet full of flavor. With minimal prep time and a no-fail baking method, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next dinner spread. Customize with a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and optional fresh chives for a hint of brightness. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite main dishes, this is the baked potato at its best.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. This helps to steam escape during cooking.
Rub each potato with a little bit of oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. This will help to create a crispy skin.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Position a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any dripping.
Bake the potatoes for about 45 to 60 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork or knife.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes.
Slice each potato open lengthwise and gently push the ends toward the center to fluff up the interior.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to each potato, followed by a generous dollop of sour cream.
Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with chopped chives for extra flavor.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 381 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*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.
