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Baked Potatoes with Herb Butter

Baked Potatoes with Herb Butter prepared dish

Baked potatoes with herb butter are a comforting and versatile dish perfect for any meal. The fluffy interior of the potato is complemented by a rich and flavorful herb-infused butter, making it a delightful side or main dish. Serve them hot, topped with your choice of garnishes for added flavor and texture!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 70 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, butter, russet potatoes, fresh chives.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (scrubbed)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. While the potatoes are baking, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, chives, minced garlic, black pepper, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
  6. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
  7. Top each potato with a generous dollop of the herb butter and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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