Baked Potato with Chive-Dill Cream

This classic side features a creamy topping made with fresh herbs, lightened up with Greek yogurt.

SERVINGS

2

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

45 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    large baking potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

For the chive-dill cream:

  • 3/4
    cup Fage Greek yogurt
  • 1/4
    cup chopped chives
  • 1/4
    cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 1
    teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For topping:

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Cheese
  • Green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 450 F.

  2. 2

    Scrub potatoes under running water and dry. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to season.

  3. 3

    Place the potatoes in the oven on a baking sheet or pan and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the potatoes, until they offer no resistance when a knife is inserted in their centers.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, chives, dill, olive oil and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Cut open the hot baked potatoes and serve topped with a generous dollop of Chive-Dill Cream. Garnish with additional toppings, if desired.