How to Boil Potatoes
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How to Boil Potatoes
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Learn How to Boil Potatoes of all sizes , quickly and easily. Use them in mashed potatoes, potato salads, scrambled eggs, and and burritos.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes scrubbed well and peeled if desired (see note 1).
- salt
Instructions
- If using large potatoes, peel if desired, then chop into uniform pieces (1 or 1 1/2 inches in size). If using baby potatoes, keep whole. In a large pot, add potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and cold water to cover by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced by a knife, about 10 to 15 minutes (20 to 25 minutes for larger potatoes). Drain well, tossing in colander to remove excess water.
Notes
- scrambled eggs
- burritos
- Potatoes: When shopping, look for potatoes that are heavy, firm, and have unblemished skin (the fewer eyes, the better). To ensure evenly cooking, make sure the potatoes are the same size, or cut into uniform pieces. For russets, peel if desired and chop into uniform pieces about 1 or 1 1/2 inches in size. For baby potatoes, leave the skins on and keep whole.
- Yield: 1 pound of potatoes will make about 4 side-dish servings. You can double the recipe without having to increase your cooking time so long as the pieces are approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
- Storage: Store leftover boiled potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (cool completely before chilling and never wrap in foil). Chop up leftovers and add to scrambled eggs and burritos or as a thickener in soups and stews.
- Make ahead: Peel and cube the raw potatoes up to 24 hours in advance. Cover with water and chill in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
1004mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
871IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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