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How to Boil Potatoes

Learn How to Boil Potatoes of all sizes , quickly and easily. Use them in mashed potatoes, potato salads, scrambled eggs, and and burritos.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes scrubbed well and peeled if desired (see note 1).
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.