Ingredients

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream (8 ounces)

1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)

Coarse salt and ground pepper

8 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, rub potatoes with oil. Bake on upper rack until tender, about 65 minutes.

To serve, cut a deep cross in each potato; push ends together to open. Season with salt and pepper; top with sour-cream mixture, and if desired, scallions.