5 from 15 votes
Buttery Boiled Potatoes
Buttery Boiled Potatoes are small new potatoes boiled until tender and then tossed with melted butter, olive oil, and fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley, and dill. The boiling process softens the potatoes while still keeping their shape, and the combination of butter and olive oil adds a rich, smooth finish. Freshly chopped herbs provide an aromatic, fresh note that complements the mild potato flavor. This recipe works well as a comforting side dish with a variety of meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato washed and scrubed, new, small
- 1 tablespoon salt for the water
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- 3 prigs rosemary fresh
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
Instructions
- Choose potatoes that are roughly the same size.
- After the potatoes have been cleaned, cut the larger ones in halves or quarters so the pieces are about the same size.
- Add them to a pot of water, the spuds should be covered in 1-inch of water. Then add 1 tablespoon of salt and the rosemary.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low-medium, and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender. This may take 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, check the blog post for details.
- Once done cooking, drain and add the potatoes back to the pot or to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with melted butter and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs and toss to combine.
- Keep covered until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
2385mg
(99%)
Potassium
966mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2385mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.