Buttery Red Potatoes

mysonshine's Note:

As my grandparents have always called them, "new" potatoes. Sliced red potatoes boiled and then covered in butter sauce. Simple and quick.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 -10 small red potatoes (amount varies according to your preference or the number of people who will be eating)
• 2 tablespoons butter (again, amount varies) or 2 tablespoons margarine (again, amount varies)
• chives (enough to sprinkle on top of potatoes)
• salt and pepper
• 6 cups water (enough to cover potatoes and allow to boil)

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil as you slice potatoes thick or thin, leaving the skin on. (I keep my slices "potato chip shaped" and not too think!).
2. Boil potatoes until tender (when a fork can be inserted with ease), about 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain in colander.
4. Place potatoes in a big bowl and add plenty of butter/margarine. (I use at least 2-3 tablespoons maybe more, depending on number of potatoes used and whatever our mood happens to be!).
5. Then sprinkle chives on top of potatoes to taste and for a little more color.
6. *Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. *Can add some bacon bits and shredded cheese on top or mixed if you like. I haven't ever tried that, but sounds like it might be good.

Reviews

[bullwinkle]

My late in-laws were vegetable farmers and they would dig up some of their potatoes early to make this dish. They taste good and are easy to make. I served these with your smothered hamburger steak #12842. Thanks mysonshine. Bullwinkle.