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Baked Potatoes with Pesto Butter




Source of Recipe


Debbie






List of Ingredients



• 4 (8 oz) baking potatoes, scrubbed
  
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  
• 2 T finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  
• 1 T grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pierce each potato once with the tip of a knife and place directly on oven rack.
   
2. Bake until tender - about 1 hour.
   
3. Meanwhile, stir together butter, basil, cheese, and garlic in a small bowl. Spoon Pesto Butter out onto a piece of wax paper and shape into a log. Wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
   
4. To serve, cut butter into 4 pieces. Cut an X in each potato; squeeze sides of potato to open and insert a piece of Pesto Butter. Serve hot.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings.