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Boiled Baby Potatoes

Simple and scrumptious, boiled baby potatoes tossed with butter and fresh parsley are a classic side to go with any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes approximately 1-2" in size
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt for the water
  • 2-3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with water. Bring them to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and stir to dissolve into the water.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12-15 minutes, depending on size.
  • Drain the potatoes and carefully place them in a bowl. (If you dump the potatoes into the bowl, they may break and the skins will rub off the potatoes.)
  • Drizzle generously with butter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 2558mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg