Baby Potatoes with Butter & Fresh Herbs Recipe
This recipe features tender baby potatoes boiled to perfection and tossed with rich unsalted butter and a vibrant mix of fresh herbs including dill, chives, and parsley. It’s a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of mains, offering a comforting blend of buttery goodness and aromatic freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 kg (2 lb) baby potatoes / new potatoes, about 3 cm (1.2″ ) round, ideally of uniform size
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling)
Seasoning and Herbs
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, no need to melt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes into a large pot filled with cold tap water along with 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer. This careful simmering prevents the potato skins from splitting. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until a knife can pierce easily through the potatoes. Alternatively, you may steam the potatoes if preferred.
- Steam Dry Potatoes: Drain the potatoes using a colander and leave them to sit for one minute so they steam dry. This step ensures excess moisture evaporates, which helps the butter adhere evenly to the potatoes.
- Toss with Butter and Season: Transfer the drained and dried potatoes to a bowl. Add the unsalted butter along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently toss the potatoes so the butter melts from the residual heat and coats each potato uniformly.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Just before serving, stir through the finely chopped fresh dill, chives, and parsley. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Using potatoes of similar size ensures even cooking.
- Steaming dry the potatoes is important for buttery coating adhesion.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and gently reheated.
- Fresh herbs can be adjusted or substituted based on preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
Keywords: baby potatoes, butter potatoes, fresh herbs, easy side dish, new potatoes, boiled potatoes, herb butter potatoes
