Baked Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
4 small russet potatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, plus for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch chives (about 1-ounce)
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 slices bacon, cooked crispy, and crumbled, optional garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the
oil, salt, and pepper until completely coated. Place on a baking sheet and
bake until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of
water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water.
Put the chives in the boiling water and cook until bright green, about 30
seconds. Immediately, plunge into the ice water to set the color. Squeeze
all the water out of the chives and give them a rough chop. Put into a
blender with the sour cream. Pulse until you have a smooth green sauce and
season with salt and pepper, to taste. Chill until ready to serve. (Or,
thinly slice the chives and stir into the sour cream, season with salt and
pepper, to taste.) Cut the potatoes lengthwise and then across. Pinch and
press the sides to open the potatoes. Divide the butter among the potatoes
and serve with the sour cream. Garnish with crumbled bacon if desired.
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