Baked Irish Potato with Cheese

How to Make Baked Irish Potato with Cheese at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon, chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and poke holes in them with a fork.

3. 3

   Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

4. 4

   Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

5. 5

   Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skin.

7. 7

   To the bowl with potato flesh, add butter, half of the cheddar cheese, chopped chives, salt, black pepper, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.

8. 8

   Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly on top.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and paprika on top of each stuffed potato.

10. 10

    Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.