Sometimes the easiest meals are the tastiest, and that statement rings particularly true when it comes to a classic baked potato. With four simple ingredients, it's a filling meal by itself, or it's a great side dish for a heartier entree. If you want a tasty meal that almost anyone of any age can enjoy, check out this easy classic baked potato recipe.
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Classic Baked Potato Recipe
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- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
For a quick and easy meal or side dish, a classic baked potato delivers.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes
- Butter
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 c chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes and pierce each one several times with a fork.
- Dust potatoes lightly with sea salt and wrap them individually in aluminum foil.
- Bake the potatoes for about 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Chop green onions.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Cut a slit in the top of each potato, and fluff up the insides with a fork.
- Set out the butter, sour cream, and chopped chives in separate bowls, and place them next to the potatoes.
- Let each person build their own baked potato, by adding pat of butter, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato