Oven-Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Butter and Sour Cream
Whole potatoes baked in their skins until the inside is fluffy and creamy, then split open and loaded with butter, thick sour cream, and melted grated cheese. A simple, comforting dish — perfect as a hearty side or a light main course on a cool autumn evening.
Servings
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
Main ingredients
Optional / Toppings
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
4 baked potatoes
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Plain baked potatoes (without toppings): up to 3 days in a sealed container; reheat in the oven at 200°C for 15 minutes
Freezer
Not recommended with toppings; plain baked potatoes can be frozen for up to 1 month
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (1 large potato with toppings)
Calories
370 kcal
Protein
9 g
Fat
20 g
Carbohydrates
40 g
Fiber
4 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Replace sour cream with thick Greek yogurt for a lighter, slightly tangier version.
Add steamed broccoli florets mixed with the cheese for a heartier, more nutritious version.
Use Romanian burduf cheese or crumbled feta instead of kasseri for a more intense traditional Romanian flavor.