The BEST Boiled Baby Potatoes Recipe

With a little added butter and pantry seasonings, this boiled baby potatoes recipe looks stunning and will please everyone at the table!

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.97 stars (30 reviews)

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If your potatoes are not bite-sized, then cut them in half.
In a large pot, add enough water to cover your baby potatoes by at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat (put on the lid to help it boil faster). Then, salt the water liberally (about 1 tablespoon) once it's boiling.
Boil the baby (or small) potatoes until they are fork tender, about 8-10 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.
Drain the potatoes in a colander over the sink and then return them to the pot.
Gently toss the potatoes with the butter, a pinch of Kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Stir in optional Parmesan, if desired. Taste and add more seasoning, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Emma on 2025-08-14 (5 stars):
Excellent. Did not change a thing, but if I were at home, I would have added some fresh basil and/or rosemary which I have in the garden.
K Ann Guinn on 2025-07-02 (5 stars):
Simple and delicious! I thought I'd be disappointed by the "boiled potato" taste/texture, but they were wonderful. It's nice to have another cooking method for baby potatoes, so when my Instant Pot or oven are busy, I can always refer to this recipe.
ERIC LUNDGREN on 2025-02-16 (5 stars):
Nice little side dish to make while the roast is finishing. Easy recipe and good directions.
Tina on 2025-02-02 (5 stars):
Delicious and simple! Thanks for the recipe!
Alan Werenko on 2025-01-19 (5 stars):
Super tasty ... used Basil fresh chopped up... didn't have any parsley!
GG on 2024-11-19 (5 stars):
Nice taste.
Denali Crum on 2024-11-15 (5 stars):
Perfect recipe
Mobetta Jenkum on 2024-09-04 (4 stars):
Turned out GREAT! But ALWAYS substitute the Kosher Salt for plain natural salt (which has not gone through such an expensive process that is not good for you anyway). Also, do not PRINT RECIPE or EMAIL RECIPE, as you will either waste 75 pages of expensive color ink~ or get non-stop Spam from political ads. Otherwise, GREAT POTATO RECIPE!!! I am fenna use this at ALL future BBBQ events!
Nancy on 2024-06-26 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious. My husband and two adult sons loved them and they are so easy to make.