Bavarian Baked Potatoes

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PRESENTATION

Golden, crispy outsides and perfectly soft middles make Bavarian Baked Potatoes a favorite family dish that always looks DELICIOUS on the dinner table. The way these Bavarian Baked Potatoes bring out flavors of traditional German cuisine makes each bite fun for both kids and grown-ups—it’s that nice mix of mild crunch and great potato flavor that feels right at home at family dinners, weekend gatherings, or whenever you crave cozy food. People often smile when they see the golden brown potatoes stacked high on a platter, and the aroma of German-inspired potatoes—a little tangy and savory like German potato salad—tends to get everyone excited to dig in. Sauerkraut and kielbasa on the side? ALWAYS a winning combo. Even folks new to traditional Bavarian recipes find these potatoes pretty irresistible, since they’re packed with the homestyle comfort that reminds everyone of big, welcoming family meals.

Families appreciate how baked potatoes like these handle the main job of being both reliable and totally VERSATILE in meals. Got picky eaters or hungry teens? No problem—Yukon Gold potatoes in this dish taste just as good plain, dressed up with favorite toppings, or right beside heartier classics like kielbasa or more creative touches from other Bavarian recipes. Maybe your family needs a quick side for a busy weeknight or you’re planning something for a special event… either way, these potatoes hit the mark. There’s no one right way to serve them (which honestly keeps dinner stress-free), and everyone usually comes back for seconds. That’s the nice thing: a dish like this brings that simple, satisfying flavor and moist texture home cooks trust, keeps family meals flexible, and just works for just about any occasion—right down to those comfy evenings that need a little bit of rustic, heartwarming taste. Pair with sauerkraut, add some smokey kielbasa, or go classic and serve all on their own… families always find a reason to bring these Bavarian Baked Potatoes to the table.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Sour cream 0.8 cup (200 g)
Black pepper to taste
Potatoes 4 - (about 180 g each)
Chives 2 spoonfuls - chopped
Fine salt to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Bavarian Baked Potatoes

To prepare the Bavarian baked potatoes, start by preheating the oven to 392°F. Take the potatoes (which should be more or less of the same size), wash and dry them well 1.
Wrap them in a sheet of aluminum foil, enclosing them but not sealing the packages too tightly 2. Place them on a baking tray and bake for about 50-60 minutes,

then take them out of the oven, cut the foil lengthwise, and also cut the potatoes in the same direction 4; gently spread the two halves apart and season with salt and pepper 5.
Pour over the sour cream which you have previously mixed with chopped chives 6, and serve immediately.
If the sour cream is too runny, I recommend using half sour cream and half Philadelphia cheese.

Curiosity

Besides being simple and healthy, cooking in foil is flavorful because the aromas and nutrients remain enclosed in the packet, which is only opened when it's time to enjoy the dish. Additionally, this cooking method allows you to avoid using fats, the oven stays clean, and no unpleasant odors or smoke spread throughout the house.

Tip

The best potatoes for this recipe are the red and firm ones, they're worth trying! As for the seasonings, feel free to choose: I love them with sour cream, but you can also flavor them with a few pats of butter, replace the chives with chopped parsley, or add crispy cubes of smoked bacon or Cheddar cheese to melt… In any case, delightful!

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