Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4tablespoonsbutter

  • 2teaspoonsolive oil

  • 1 ½teaspoonsgarlic powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6mediumpotatoes, scrubbed

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Use a fork to poke about 5 holes into each potato. Place each potato on a sheet of aluminum foil about 6 inches wide. Brush butter mixture over potatoes, making sure to evenly coat each one. Wrap up completely in foil. Poke 5 more holes into the wrapped potatoes.

  4. Bake potatoes in the center of the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Spread leftover butter mixture over potatoes after cutting them open.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute vegetable oil for the olive oil if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
12%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
93mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
14%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
5g
9%
Vitamin C
42mg
47%
Calcium
28mg
2%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
907mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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