Baked Potatoes, Old Hag Cheese and Sour Cream

Elevate the humble spud with our Old Hag cheese and sour cream recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 100g Cheshire Cheese Company Old Hag Cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water and scrub them clean. Pat them dry with a towel.

Using a fork, prick each potato several times all over. This helps steam escape during baking and prevents them from bursting.

Rub the potatoes all over with olive oil. Ensure they are evenly coated. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes, rubbing it in to distribute evenly.

Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. For easier clean up, you can place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drippings.

Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. The exact time will depend on the size of the potatoes.

While the potatoes are baking, grate 100g of Cheshire Cheese Company Old Hag Cheese and set it aside.

After 45 minutes, check the potatoes for doneness by piercing them with a fork. The fork should easily slide into the centre of the potato.

If the potatoes need more time, continue baking and check every 5-10 minutes until done.

Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven.

Make a cut along the top of each potato and gently squeeze the sides to open them up.

Fluff the inside of the potatoes with a fork to create a nice, fluffy texture.

Immediately sprinkle the grated Old Hag Cheese over the fluffed potato interiors. The heat from the potatoes will melt the cheese slightly. For extra melty cheese, you can pop the potatoes back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the potatoes from the oven. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sour cream onto each potato, spreading it evenly over the cheese.

Serve the baked potatoes hot, optionally with extra toppings such as bacon bits or wholegrain mustard if desired.

Enjoy your delicious baked potatoes.