These Idaho Sour Cream Cups are mini baked potatoes filled with creamy sour cream, melted cheese, and fresh chives. They’re a perfect side dish for any occasion, easy to make, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 Idaho potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
2 tbsp butter (melted)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh chives (chopped)
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Wash and dry the Idaho potatoes. Slice them into thick rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until they’re just soft but still hold their shape.
Make the Sour Cream Filling: While the potatoes bake, mix the sour cream, melted butter, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Cups: Once the potato rounds are baked, spoon a little of the sour cream mixture onto each one. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake Until Golden: Return the potato cups to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve hot.
Notes
You can prepare the potatoes and sour cream mixture ahead of time and bake them when ready to serve.
For extra flavor, top with crumbled bacon or try using different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream for a lighter version.