Crispy Baked Potatoes

Description: This is a fantastic way to enjoy crispy potatoes. I love to serve this with my recipe for Recipe #99104. I hope you enjoy it! The recipe is from Better Homes & Gardens / Great Cooking For Two.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium baking potatoes (6 - 8 oz. each)
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• sour cream, as topping (optional)
• chives, as topping (optional)

Steps:

1. Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush.
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
3. In an 11" x 7" x 1 1/2" or 9" x 9" x 2" baking pan, combine melted butter, garlic or seasoned salt, and pepper.
4. Place potatoes, cut side down, in butter mixture.
5. Bake in a 450°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender and cut sides of potatoes are browned and crispy.
6. Lift out with a spatula.
7. If desired, serve with sour cream and/or chives.
8. Enjoy!