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New Potatoes in Chive Butter

4.4

(12)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup 1/2-inch pieces fresh chives
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds small new potatoes (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), scrubbed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine butter, chives, pepper, and salt to taste.

    Step 2

    If desired, with a channel knife, cut two intersecting strips around middle of each potato.

    Step 3

    In a large saucepan, combine potatoes with salted water to cover by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and add to butter mixture, tossing to combine.

  2. Step 4

    Serve potatoes warm.

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