🥔 Baked Potatoes with Garlic & Butter

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or grated)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2️⃣ Prep the Potatoes

• Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.

• Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork.

• Rub the skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

3️⃣ Bake

Place directly on oven rack or on a lined baking sheet.
Bake 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until fork-tender.

4️⃣ Make Garlic Butter

While potatoes bake:

• Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.

• Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes (do not brown).

• Remove from heat.

5️⃣ Finish

• Slice potatoes open and fluff the inside with a fork.

• Spoon garlic butter generously over each potato.

• Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley.

Serve immediately.

🔥 Extra Flavor Options

• Add grated Parmesan

• Sprinkle with smoked paprika

• Top with sour cream

• Add shredded cheddar and broil 2–3 minutes

• Mix butter with roasted garlic instead of raw sautéed garlic

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I wrap them in foil?
Yes, but the skin will be softer. For crispy skin, bake uncovered.

Q: Can I make them ahead?
Bake fully, refrigerate up to 3 days, and reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes.

Q: What potatoes work best?
Russets are best for fluffy interiors, but Yukon Golds will be creamier.

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, use plant-based butter or olive oil.