How To Boil Potatoes

Learn how to boil potatoes perfectly for an effortless side dish to accompany all of your favorite meals. Simple and easy to make, and perfectly seasoned, with hardly any prep time.

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5 lb baby Dutch yellow potatoes (chopped or use mini/fingerling)
• 2 tablespoons butter (cut into slices)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling the potatoes)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Season generously with salt.
2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes (time will depend on size of potatoes).
3. 3Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper and toss gently until the potatoes are covered with butter. Serve immediately, with chopped parsley if desired.