Baked potatoes with garlic and butter!

Baked Potatoes with Garlic and Butter

Ingredients (serves 2–4)

• 2–4 large russet potatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp coarse salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Garlic Butter

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced

• Optional: chopped parsley or chives

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes
   Scrub potatoes clean and dry well.
   Pierce each potato 4–6 times with a fork.

2. Season the skins
   Rub potatoes with olive oil.
   Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

3. Bake

   • Oven: 425°F / 220°C for 50–60 minutes, turning once

   • (Potatoes are done when a knife slides in easily)

4. Make the garlic butter
   Melt butter gently over low heat.
   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

5. Finish
   Slice potatoes open.
   Fluff the inside with a fork.
   Spoon garlic butter generously over the hot potato.
   Add herbs if using.

Tips for Extra Goodness

• Use russet potatoes for fluffy centers.

• Don’t wrap in foil — foil traps steam and softens the skin.

• For crispier skin, brush the outside with a little garlic butter during the last 5 minutes.