Crusty Cornflake Baked Potatoes

• medium baking potatoes, pared (left whole)↗4
• butter, melted (use vegetable margarine if vegan)↗2 tablespoons
• corn flake crumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Topping
• sour cream (or vegan sour cream)↗1 tablespoon
• pinch chives, chopped1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Mix together cornflake crumbs and seasonings in a medium bowl/ or medium Ziploc bag.

3. 3

   Brush whole potatoes with butter.

4. 4

   Coat potatoes with cornflake crumb mixture.

5. 5

   Arrange in an un-greased baking pan, 9X9X2 inches.

6. 6

   Bake uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender.

7. 7

   Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chives, if desired.