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jacket potato with sour cream and chives
Lily Brooks

Jacket Potato with Sour Cream and Chives

This jacket potato with sour cream and chives recipe delivers crispy skin, fluffy interior, and creamy topping for the ultimate comforting side or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes 8–10 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh chives finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • Optional Garnishes: extra chive sprigs cracked black pepper, smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub and dry potatoes. Pierce each 8–10 times with a fork.
  2. Rub with oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Place directly on middle oven rack with a baking sheet below. Bake 60–75 minutes.
  4. Test doneness by gently squeezing – they should yield slightly and reach 210°F internally.
  5. Cut a deep cross on top, squeeze ends gently to open.
  6. Mix butter with salt. Fluff potato insides with fork, then add butter mixture.
  7. Top with sour cream, chives, and additional garnishes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 8.5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 6.2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Never wrap potatoes in foil – it steams instead of crisps. For added protein, use Greek yogurt or shredded chicken. Store plain potatoes and reheat before topping.

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