Baked Potatoes with Dips and Toppings

A great side dish with your favorite roasted meat or chicken.

6 pieces medium potatoes

For the Dips
sour cream
cheese spread

Garlic Butter: Cream 1 / 2 cup softened butter and add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of fried garlic.

For the toppings
bacon bits: Chop 500 grams of bacon and fry in oil until crispy.
chives, chopped
grated quick-melt cheese
garlic bits

1  Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water for 15 minutes. Drain out water and pat dry.

2  Brush the skin of each potato with vegetable oil and arrange in a foil-lined aluminum pan.

3  Make a deep X cut on top of each potato and put in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes. Serve with dips and toppings.

Suggested combinations:
Sour Cream and Chives
Sour Cream and Bacon
Garlic Butter and Bacon
Cheese Spread and Garlic Bits
Cheese Spread and Bacon
Double Cheese: Cheese Spread and Cheese
 
Sour cream substitution: Ran out of sour cream? Make your own by mixing one cup of all-purpose cream with two tablespoons of lemon juice.

Photography by Ocs Alvarez