Classic baked potatoes with crispy skins, fluffy centers, and sour cream with fresh chives.
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Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet or oven rack
- fork
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub potatoes, dry, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake potatoes for 45–60 minutes until skins are crisp and centers are tender.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork.
- Top with sour cream, chives, and black pepper. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Bake directly on the oven rack for the crispiest skins.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 10mg