Go Back
Homemade Boiled Potatoes with Parsley photo

Boiled Potatoes with Parsley

Baby potatoes boiled until tender, then tossed with melted butter, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • water for boiling
  • 1 tablespoonsalt for boiling
  • 1 lb 500 gbaby potatoes, red and yellow
  • 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 3 dashesground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoonschopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot halfway with water and add 1 tablespoon salt; bring the water to a rolling boil.
  • While the water heats, clean the baby potatoes by scrubbing and rinsing them under cold running water.
  • Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water. Return to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking; drain well.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
  • Slice the drained potatoes into wedges and return them to the pot or place in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the melted butter over the potato wedges and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 dashes ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley.
  • Gently toss or stir to coat the potatoes evenly, then serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Small Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl