Baked potatoes in the oven: how to cook baked potatoes

Baked potatoes can be a decoration of any table. It pleases with its taste, nutritional value and amazing aroma. And you can cook it in different ways. We at joy-pup offer several recipes for baked potatoes in the oven.

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Classic baked potato

If you want to treat yourself to delicious potatoes, pay attention to this recipe. Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium sized potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

Step by step preparation:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
• Cut the potatoes into pieces of approximately the same size.
• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme (or rosemary).
• Spread the potatoes evenly on an oven tray lined with parchment paper.
• Roast potatoes in preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.

Baked potatoes with garlic and parsley

This dish has a special aroma and freshness. You will need:

• 4-5 medium sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step by step preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
• Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces of approximately the same size.
• In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Add the chopped potatoes to the bowl and mix thoroughly so that all the pieces are covered with the oil mixture.
• Spread the potatoes evenly on an oven tray lined with parchment paper.
• Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and crispy.

Baked potatoes with garlic and parmesan

Add some cheese to your potatoes to make them taste better. Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Step by step preparation:

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

• Wash the potatoes and cut into thin slices, not quite to the end, so that they stick together.
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and carefully spread the slices apart. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper mixture.
• Bake potatoes in preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan over the baked potatoes and return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
• Garnish baked potatoes with fresh parsley and serve hot.

To be continued…