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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the potatoes will bake evenly.
- 2
- 3
Pierce the Potatoes
Using a fork, pierce each potato several times on all sides. This allows steam to escape during baking.
- 4
Coat with Olive Oil and Season
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Potatoes
Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Toppings
While the potatoes are baking, chop the chives and prepare the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and butter.
- 7
Serve the Baked Potatoes
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Cut a slit down the center of each potato, fluff the insides with a fork, and add butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives as desired.