baked potato
A simple and delicious baked potato topped with butter, cheese, and chives.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped chives
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for about 60 minutes until tender.
- Remove potatoes from oven, let cool slightly. Slice open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top each with 1 tablespoon of butter, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped chives.
Notes
This classic baked potato can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, bacon bits, or broccoli.