Bake the potatoes. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, wipe dry, place on a baking tray, and bake at 425ºF for about 1 hour (or until cooked through), turning once. Cool completely.
4 large potatoes
Peel and shred. Peel the potatoes and shred them. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Add onion and herbs. Add the minced onion, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix it gently, using two forks.
1 small onion, minced, 1 tsp. salt, or to taste, ¼ cup chopped dill, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ½ tsp. pepper, or to taste
Add cheese and sour cream. Now add the cheese and the sour cream, and mix gently again.
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or your favorite kind, 1 ½ cup sour cream
Transfer to baking dish. Transfer the potato mixture to a 9-inch square pan or 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake until golden. Bake in a preheated 425ºF oven for about 30-35 minutes.