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Buttered New Potatoes with Chives

3.5

(5)

With their golden flesh and creamy texture, Baby Dutch Yellow and Yellow Finn potatoes are preferred here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds baby new potatoes
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Using vegetable peeler, remove strip of peel in thin band around center of each potato. Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Sprinkle generously with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook just until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to saucepan. Add butter to pan; stir over medium heat until butter melts and coats potatoes. Sprinkle with chives, salt, and pepper. Transfer potatoes to bowl and serve.

TagsPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableChiveHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianQuickEasySpringBon Appétit
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