Campfire Baked Potatoes

Campfire baked potatoes are one of the easiest camping recipes to make! They take minimal effort and are so filling with just butter, sour cream, and cheese. Everyone can load up their own and clean up is easy!
Ingredients
- 8 Russet potatoes
- 8 oz sour cream
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 2 oz salted butter
Instructions
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Wrap russet potatoes in heavy-duty foil: If you prefer to eat the skins of the potatoes then wash the potatoes otherwise you can prick them all over with a fork and double wrap them in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Cook potatoes over embers: Place potatoes over hot embers (glowing hot coals) and cook for 45 minutes.
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Remove, set up the table, and arrange toppings: Remove the baked potatoes from the campfire using sticks or long tongs and place them on a wooden picnic table. Arrange the paper plates and all of the toppings (salted butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits if using).
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load up the potatoes: Let everyone unwrap and load their own potatoes with desired toppings. Enjoy!
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