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Garlic Butter Baked Potatoes

Delicious baked potatoes enhanced with garlic butter and herbs, perfect as a side dish or a hearty main.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Classic
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the baked potatoes
  • 4 pieces average-sized potatoes (about 200-250 g each) Choose russet or Yukon Gold for best results.
For the garlic butter
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced Fresh garlic is key for robust flavor.
  • 50 g melted butter 3.5 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano Substitute with any dried herbs you enjoy.
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190-200°C (375-400°F).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
Baking
  1. Place the potatoes directly on a baking tray. Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning them every 15 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the garlic butter by mixing melted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  3. After 15 minutes of baking, brush each potato with the garlic butter mixture and continue turning them every 15 minutes, brushing with butter each time.
Serving
  1. When done, the potatoes should be golden brown and fork-tender. Remove them from the oven and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle salt on the potatoes before baking. Wrap in foil for softer skin.