Bashkir-Style Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives (Запеченные картофелины по-башкирски с сметаной и зеленью)

Bashkir cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, and these baked potatoes are no exception. This recipe for запеченные картофелины по-башкирски (Bashkir-style baked potatoes) is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.

Bashkir-Style Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives (Запеченные картофелины по-башкирски с сметаной и зеленью)

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Rub the potatoes with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  6. Make a slit in the top of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Top each potato with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking sheet Fork

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

These запеченные картофелины по-башкирски (Bashkir-style baked potatoes) are perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a standalone snack.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent twist, add some crispy bacon bits on top of the sour cream and chives.

Cost

$5