Baby Potatoes with Butter and Fresh Herbs

Name: Baby Potatoes with Butter and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 1 kg (2 lb) baby potatoes, about 3 cm/1.2 inches round; choose potatoes of similar size; 1 tbsp salt, for cooking; 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped; 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Buttery baby potatoes topped with chopped herbs, with butter being poured over them. — Baby potatoes coated with butter and fresh herbs.

Tender baby potatoes tossed with a light coating of butter, salt, pepper, dill, chives, and parsley. Serve warm as an easy side dish.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 19, 2026

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Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 5

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Baby Potatoes with Butter and Fresh Herbs

Tender baby potatoes tossed with a light coating of butter, salt, pepper, dill, chives, and parsley. Serve warm as an easy side dish.

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 5

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Ingredients

5 servings

For 5 servings

1 kg (2 lb) baby potatoes, about 3 cm/1.2 inches round; choose potatoes of similar size
1 tbsp salt, for cooking
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Fresh herbs

2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Equipment

Large pot
Colander
Bowl
Serving bowl

Instructions

Step 1: Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold tap water with 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium so the water simmers gently; this helps prevent the skins from splitting. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until a knife pierces the potatoes without resistance. Alternatively, steam the potatoes.
Step 2: Drain the potatoes in a colander and leave them for a minute to steam dry. If they are wet, the butter will not stick.
Step 3: Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and add the salt, pepper, and butter. Toss until the butter melts and coats the potatoes.
Step 4: Add the herbs just before serving. Stir them through, transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and serve warm.

Notes

For a different herb combination, adjust the herbs to taste; thyme is also suggested as a good choice with potatoes.

The potatoes can be served at room temperature. Refrigerate them after cooking, then bring them fully to room temperature before serving. Pour over melted butter and add the herbs just before serving. Do not serve them cold, as the butter will harden into clumps.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 181 kcal
Fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 477 mg
Cholesterol: 12 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Baby potatoes get a light coating of butter and a generous mix of fresh dill, chives, and parsley. Boil or steam them, then toss with the butter and seasonings for a simple side dish.