Make this easy baby potatoes recipe for the ultimate comfort food.
With baby potatoes, a little butter, dill, some black pepper, and a few minutes on the stovetop you will have a creamy, tender, and flavorful dish.
Steamed potatoes are perfect served hot or cold and any time of day, or on their own as a tasty appetizer.
This is the Best Baby Potatoes Recipe Because…
- Baby potatoes are quick to prepare, and steaming cooks them quickly so they are ready in minutes with no peeling required!
- Baby potatoes, AKA “new” potatoes, tend to be sweet with a creamy texture for a delicious complement to savory entrees from chicken to beef, and pork to fish
- Serve versatile and sweet baby potatoes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients and Variations
Potatoes: Baby potatoes have a higher sugar content when they are harvested earlier than full-size potatoes, although technically ANY young variety of potato works. Baby reds, Yukon golds or any small yellow potato can be used. Just remember to cut them into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.
Seasonings: The seasoning in this recipe is super simple; dill and pepper. Baby potatoes are delicious on their own with just a touch of butter, so they don’t need a lot of seasoning.
Variations
For a savory infusion of garlic flavor, add a few slices of fresh garlic in Step 1. Or experiment by matching the seasonings to the main dish. Toss baby potatoes in a savory Italian seasoning, a bold Cajun seasoning, or a fiery chili blend if desired.
Try this recipe with sweet potatoes, just be sure to peel them first.
Dress up steamed baby potatoes with bacon bits, sliced chives, parmesan cheese, sour cream, or a drizzle of homemade garlic sauce.
How to Make Steamed Baby Potatoes
- Bring water to a boil on the stovetop. (See recipe below.)
- Add cut potatoes to a steaming basket and place in a large pot (or Dutch oven).
- Cover pot and steam potatoes until they are fork tender. Remove from heat.
- Toss potatoes in a bowl with remaining ingredients and garnish with more dill before serving.
Storing and Reheating
- Keep leftover baby steamed potatoes in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat them in the microwave and garnish with a little fresh butter or dill if desired.
- Grate potatoes for hash browns or add them to mashed potatoes or pan-fried potato pancakes.
- Freeze cooled baby potatoes in zippered bags for up to 8 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Leftover baby potatoes are perfect used in this lemon vinaigrette potato salad. Or try them to make crispy smashed potatoes or potato pancakes.
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Baby Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill (dried)
- ⅝⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add 2 cups water to the bottom of a pot.
- Wash potatoes and cut in similar sized pieces, approximately ¾ inch. Add to a steaming basket, place on top of pot (or in pot) and cover pot.
- On medium-high heat, steam potatoes for 18-20 minutes. Check after 18 minutes, if fork tender, remove from heat.
- Add cooked potatoes to a bowl, add butter, dill, and pepper, and toss gently to coat with butter and herbs. Garnish with more dill and serve!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or store cooled potatoes in zip bags in the freezer for up to 8 weeks.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven, and refresh by adding butter or olive oil and fresh dill.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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