Baked Potatoes with Cheesy Topping

MAKES 20

INGREDIENTS

20 small new potatoes
2 floz (65ml) vegetable oil
coarse salt
4 floz (125ml) soured cream
1 oz (30g) blue cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives



STEPS

STEP 1: Preheat a 350oF/180oC/Gas 4 oven.

STEP 2: Wash and dry the potatoes. Pour the oil into a bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat with oil.

STEP 3: Dip the potatoes in the coarse salt to coat lightly. Spread out the potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 40--50 minutes.

STEP 4: In a small bowl, combine the soured cream and blue cheese.

STEP 5: Cut a cross in the top of each potato. Press with your fingers to open the potatoes.

STEP 6: Top each potato with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.