Best 5 Easy And Savory Boiled Potatoes Recipes

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Craving a simple yet flavorful side dish? Look no further than boiled potatoes! With just a few readily available ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that complements a variety of main courses. Whether you prefer a rustic, skin-on approach or a more refined, peeled presentation, boiling potatoes offers endless possibilities for customization. From classic buttered potatoes to herb-infused creations, discover the secrets to achieving perfectly cooked potatoes that are bursting with flavor in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY AND SAVORY BOILED POTATOES



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This can't get any easier, and is a nice side dish, but be forewarned that the potatoes will be tender but a little dry. I like as is, but some do pour olive oil over the potatoes.

Provided by CiaoBella

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 medium sized potatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cube into large chunks.
  • Pour chicken broth over potatoes. If not completely covered, then add water until all potatoes are submerged.
  • Boil on medium heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  • If you need to speed up the process, can boil covered for the last 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Return potatoes to pot with flame off and let sit for a minute or two so any remaining water on potatoes can evaporate.
  • Can enjoy as is, or pour olive oil over potatoes to make more moist.
  • Enjoy!

BASIC BOILED POTATOES



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Cook a big pot of red potatoes, and you'll not only have a fuss-free side dish, but a head start on other meals. Add butter and parsley to the portion of boiled potatoes you're serving immediately, then refrigerate the rest.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings plus 16 leftover potatoes.

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 pounds medium red potatoes (about 24)
Melted butter and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 15-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Serve eight potatoes with butter and parsley if desired. Refrigerate remaining potatoes.

Nutrition Facts :

BOILED POTATOES WITH BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small new potatoes
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Kosher salt
2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch and season generously with salt,. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on their size.
  • Drain and discard the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Halve the potatoes, if large, toss with the butter and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
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SAVORY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This savory side dish is cheesy and creamy, perfect for a potluck or a weeknight family dinner. For extra creaminess use any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend instead of Almond Breeze Original.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Breeze

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Yukon Gold potatoes
3 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
2 cups Almond Breeze Original OR any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Thinly slice 6 Yukon potatoes (we used a mandoline for an even consistent cut).
  • In a saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Add in flour and whisk until smooth. Add bay leaf and begin to add the Almond Breeze while constantly stirring with a whisk. Add garlic, nutmeg, and thyme. Mix in Parmesan cheese and vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and remove almond milk mixture from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease your casserole dish with a nonstick spray.
  • Lay half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the casserole dish. Pour half of the Almond Breeze mixture over the the potatoes. Repeat the process until you have a second layer. Spread the Cheddar on top and place casserole dish into the oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 286.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SAVORY POTATO BAKE



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This recipe is an internet find and the delicious flavor surpassed my expectations. Try to use potatoes of equal size if possible for best results.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 lbs potatoes
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour, plus
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/3 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard, plus
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
2/3 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Cook potatoes whole in boiling salted water until tender.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In the same pan as you boiled the potatoes in, saute onion in butter over medium heat until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in all of the flour and the pepper, mixing well.
  • Add the water and the bouillon cube and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for one minute, stirring.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in all of the mustard and the horseradish.
  • Slice the potatoes 1/2 inch thick, and layer them in the baking dish.
  • Cover the potatoes with the sauce and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 374.7, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 5.4

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