Instructions

  1. Using a wooden spoon as a cradle, place each potato in the spoon and make several parallel slits into each potato top making sure not to slice completely through.
  2. Place 3 garlic slices between slits at the crown of each potato.
  3. Toss in a medium bowl with butter and olive oil.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees until tops are crispy and potatoes are cooked through, about 1 hour.
  6. Transfer to a platter and top with Herbed Sour Cream.
  7. Herbed Sour Cream.
  8. Combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until use.