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Easy Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Easy Boiled Potatoes Recipe is made with new potatoes and parsley.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
small new potatoes
In the method: Wash and scrub potatoes and cut larger potatoes in halves or even quarters so the potato pieces are even-sized.
salt (to salt the water)
In the method: Place potatoes in a pot of water with 1 Tbsp salt and cover with an inch of water.
unsalted butter (melted)
In the method: Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over potatoes.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 lbs small new potatoesIngredient note
Source: 1 Tbsp salt (to salt the water)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp kosher salt (or added to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or added to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley (optional garnish)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Keep covered until ready to serve.
A little more help as you go
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Wash and scrub potatoes and cut larger potatoes in halves or even quarters so the potato pieces are even-sized.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender (10-18 minutes depending on size).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: natashaskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.