“30-Minute Dinner Savior: Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives – A Perfect At-Home Meal for Busy Parents

As a stay-at-home parent, it can be difficult to find the time to make a nutritious and delicious meal for the family. That’s why I love this simple and tasty recipe for baked potatoes with sour cream and chives. It not only requires minimal fuss and effort, but it’s also an economical choice that everyone in the family will love.

Ingredients:
4 large potatoes,
2 tablespoons butter,
1 tablespoon olive oil,
½ cup sour cream,
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives,
Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and rub them with butter and olive oil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing in half lengthwise.
6. Scoop out some of the potato flesh from each half and place in a bowl. Mash lightly with a fork and mix in ½ cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Divide the mixture among the potato halves and top each one with more sour cream and chives if desired.
8. Place back into oven for 10 minutes or until everything is heated through. Serve hot!

This recipe has been part of our family’s dinner rotation ever since my kids were toddlers! Each time we make them I think back to when my son was just learning to talk – he would often point at his plate of baked potatoes exclaiming “potata! potata!” It always made us laugh, especially because that was one of his first real words he learned! We all love this simple recipe because it’s so easy to make, takes very little time, and still tastes amazing every single time we make it – what more could you ask for? Plus, you can easily customize it by adding different toppings such as bacon bits or cheese if desired! So next time you’re looking for an easy meal that your entire family will enjoy, try this delicious dish of baked potatoes with sour cream and chives!