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Carefully insert the minced garlic into the slits you’ve made in the potatoes. Make sure each slice has a bit of garlic so that the flavor is evenly distributed throughout.
3. Wrapping in Foil
Create Foil Boats:
Cut several pieces of aluminum foil and shape them into small cups or boats. This will keep the butter and oil mixture from leaking out and help the potatoes to cook evenly.
Place the Potatoes:
Position each potato in its foil boat, ensuring the potatoes sit snugly within the foil.
4. Mixing the Butter and Oil
Melt the Butter:
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish, melt the butter until fully liquid.
Combine with Vegetable Oil:
In a bowl, mix the melted butter with the vegetable oil. This combination helps in crisping the potato skin while keeping the insides soft and creamy.
Add Salt and Oregano:
Add salt and oregano to the butter-oil mixture, stirring until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste; oregano gives the dish a Mediterranean flair, while salt enhances all the flavors.
5. Coating and Baking the Potatoes
Drizzle the Mixture:
Use a spoon or brush to drizzle the butter-oil mixture over each potato, ensuring that the mixture coats both the outside and the inside of the slices. This will ensure the potatoes crisp up nicely while absorbing the flavors of the garlic and oregano.
Season Generously:
Add a little extra salt if desired before placing the potatoes in the oven. This is your last chance to adjust the seasoning before baking.
6. Baking the Potatoes
Bake for 50 Minutes:
Place the potatoes, in their foil boats, onto a baking sheet and slide them into the preheated oven. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. You can test doneness by inserting a fork; it should glide through easily.
7. Cooling and Serving
Remove from Oven:
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Serve Immediately:
You can either serve the potatoes directly from the foil or transfer them to a serving platter. Serve them hot to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
