Boiled Potatoes with Butter for Two
(from jerseyjenny’s recipe box)
The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes. Large potatoes (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter will require the full 18 minutes; potatoes that are less than 1 inch in diameter may be done in just 8 minutes.
Source: Cook's Illustrated April 2007
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Cook's Illustrated, dinner, potatoes, sides
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound Red Bliss potato (small) or small new potatoes, scrubbed
- Table salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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Place butter in medium serving bowl and set it aside to soften while you prepare and cook potatoes.
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Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in Dutch oven and fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring to boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are just tender when pierced with thin-bladed knife or skewer, 8 to 18 minutes depending on size of potatoes. Drain potatoes.
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Cut each potato in half. Place halved potatoes in bowl with butter and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss again to blend. Serve immediately.