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Thyme-Garlic Baked Potatoes

Source of Recipe


LHJ, Recipes 2000






List of Ingredients



• 2 tsp butter or margarine
  
• 2 tsp olive oil
  
• 3 slices garlic
  
• 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
  
• 12 (3-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 450 degrees (F).
   
   
2. Combine butter, oil and garlic in a microwave-proof cup; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH for 1 minute, until butter melts. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes; remove garlic and discard.
   
   
3. Arrange one of the potatoes, flat side down, on a work surface. With a small, sharp knife, make 4 crosswise cuts into top of each potato about two-thirds of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way through.
   
   
4. Cut 3 of the sprigs of thyme into 1/2-inch pieces. With the tip of the knife, divide and tuck pieces into each slit. Repeat process with remaining potatoes and thyme pieces.
   
   
5. Transfer potatoes to a jelly roll pan. Drizzle cut sides of potatoes with the melted butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 50 to 55 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.
   
   Makes 4 servings.