These boiled potatoes are a super easy side dish, yet they pack a bunch of flavor. They are ready in under 30 minutes, and more than half of that is just boiling time. You end up with tender baby potatoes tossed in butter and fresh herbs. Obviously, that’s going to be delicious!
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Why Our Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes, with minimal prep and simple ingredients.
- Fresh herbs make it feel fancy, yet it’s so easy to make.
- Great side dish for weeknight meals, and good enough for special occasions like holidays too!
Fresh parsley, chives, rosemary, and thyme bring a bit of a fancy touch to this easy recipe, but you could use dried herbs in their place if you need a quicker meal. It’s the kind of potato recipe that you can use for your everyday weeknight meals, and then use them for fancy meals too like Sunday dinner or holidays.
Ingredient Notes
- Yellow Baby Potatoes: If you can’t find yellow baby potatoes, you can use red potatoes or fingerling potatoes instead.
- Butter: For the best flavor, use real butter. Olive oil is your next best substitute.
- Fresh Parsley: Fresh has amazing flavor, but you can use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley instead.
- Chives: This recipe uses fresh, but you can use 1 teaspoon of dried chives instead.
- Fresh Rosemary: Once again, fresh is preferred, but the substitute would be 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary.
- Fresh Thyme: As with rosemary, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Season to taste!
Potato Options
Boiled potatoes are best made from small, baby varieties with thin skins that don’t require peeling.
Yellow Baby Potatoes: These small, tender potatoes have a thin skin and creamy texture, making them perfect for boiling. They have a natural buttery flavor which goes really well with the butter and herbs.
Red Potatoes: Red potatoes hold their shape well when boiled. They’re slightly sweeter than yellow potatoes.
Fingerling Potatoes: These are small, elongated potatoes that resemble fingers, hence their name. They are a little more earthy, but their skin is thin enough to work well.
Quick Variations
For a cheesy twist, try sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan over the warm potatoes and let it melt right in. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a bit of lemon zest can add a little zing. If you like a little heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce is delicious.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate any leftover potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave by placing the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Heat on high in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully warmed.
