Red Potatoes with Butter and Chives
Brighten up your dinner table with this simple yet satisfying recipe for Red Potatoes with Butter and Chives—a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined flavor. Featuring tender, buttery red potatoes tossed with freshly chopped chives, this dish is elevated by a hint of kosher salt and cracked black pepper for a comforting side that's as versatile as it is delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a fuss-free addition to your holiday spread. Whether served alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, or steamed vegetables, these buttery red potatoes are sure to become a family favorite. Rich, herbaceous, and irresistibly creamy, this dish is your go-to for simple comfort food packed with fresh, vibrant flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 6 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the red potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a towel.
Cut the potatoes into quarters or bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and add 6 cups of water to fully submerge them.
Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the water and bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and allow them to sit for about 1 minute to release excess steam.
Return the drained potatoes to the pot and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Gently toss the potatoes with the butter until it is fully melted and evenly coats the potatoes.
Finely chop the fresh chives and sprinkle them over the potatoes, along with 0.5 teaspoons of ground black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the potatoes warm, garnished with an extra sprinkle of chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 691 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3824 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
