Classic Baked Potato

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter, for serving
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
• 2 tbsp chopped chives, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 F and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
2. 2Rub the potatoes all over with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
3. 3Place directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch drips, and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
4. 4Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes, then slice open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
5. 5Top with butter, sour cream, and chives before serving.

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