Description
A simple recipe for baked potatoes topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Scrub the potatoes well under running water. Pat them dry.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Slice them open lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Gently fluff the inside potato flesh with a fork.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the hot potato flesh.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Top with sour cream and chives, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier skin, rub the potatoes with a little extra oil and coarse salt before baking.
- You can bake smaller potatoes for a shorter time. Check for doneness at 35 minutes.
- Use any cheese variety you prefer, such as mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American