Half Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes in half the time, no additional flavoring required.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 -4  potatoes, 1/2 potato per serving for russets (any type, but cooking time will vary)
• 3 -4  tablespoons butter or 3 -4  tablespoons margarine
•  garlic salt
•  dried parsley flakes

Directions

1. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and pierce the meat using a fork or knife. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While preheating oven add 3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine to a baking sheet or baking dish and melt in oven (for 4 potato halves, you should have a liberal amount of butter or margarine coating the bottom).
2. When butter is melted remove pan and add a liberal amount of garlic salt. Add parsley, and place potatoes face down in butter.
3. Bake until potatoes are tender and meat of potato is browned (approximately 35-40 minutes for medium sized Russet Potatoes).
4. Can be done in Microwave (approximately 15 minutes but check frequently).