Boiled Red Potatoes
Boiled red potatoes are a simple side dish to create on the fly. Paint them with butter, salt, and Parmesan or customize the seasonings to your tastes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 106kcal
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- salt
Optional
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Place red potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water until potatoes are covered by an inch. Add a large pinch of salt.
Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes, depending on size.*
Potatoes are done when skin starts to crack and are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
Gently remove potatoes from water.
*Small potatoes will be done in 15-20 minutes, medium potatoes can take up to 30 minutes. Large red potatoes should be chopped in half or quartered to reduce cook time to 20-25 minutes.
IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE be sure to check out my Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe too!
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg