Seasoned Baked Potatoes

Submitted by Boomette

"From the Comfort Food Diet cookbook of Taste of Home. This recipe was a real hit with DH. He ate 2 potatoes and a half from this recipe. He went 3 times to take another piece. LOL"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 medium baking potatoes (I used red)
• 14.79 ml olive oil
• 7.39 ml dried basil
• 2.46 ml onion salt (I sprinkled salt and onion powder)
• 2.46 ml garlic powder

directions

1. Scrub potatoes and cut in half lengthwise; place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Brush with oil.
3. Sprinkle with basil, onion salt and garlic powder.
4. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender.

Reviews

[Chocolatl]

Absolutely wonderful! I used Yukon Golds, and used onion powder and sea salt, as well as a good grind of black pepper. Crisp on the outside, light and creamy on the inside, and completely delicious throughout! Thanks for posting!

 

[JackieOhNo!]

I love this unique way of making a baked potato! I made this exactly as posted, except I used onion powder, then added salt and pepper. I used russet baking potatoes. I will definitely try this again, playing around with the seasonings. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Sydney Mike]

Wonderfully flavorful potatoes, these! Instead of the onion salt, I too used a little onion powder, then a pinch of salt along with a bit of lemon pepper (along with the other indicated ingredients, of course)! Easy as could be to prepare, & great eating! [Made & reviewed in the current ADOPT A TAG event]

 

[HokiesMom]

Great potato side dish with a burst of flavor. The only thing I would change next time is reducing the amount of olive oil and adding some salt & pepper (maybe even a salt/pepper/garlic seasoning). The potato itself is soft and fluffy with the skins have that nice crisp texture. Glad I found this tag in I Recommend tag game.

 

[alligirl]

These were good, and I made them as directed. Next time I'll use a bit of butter, in place of the olive oil, as it is only a small amount and the flavor boost would be great! Also, I used onion powder and garlic powder, but salt and pepper are needed, too. (I sprinkled on after..) The basil gives a nice flavor, and an otherwise boring potato dish is made snazzy AND quickly! Thanks for sharing a great side dish, Boomette!