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The BEST Boiled Baby Potatoes

★★★★★ 5 /5
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Rachel Tiemeyer
By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 2/19/21Updated: 2/15/23

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Looking for an incredibly simple side dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion? Boiled baby potatoes (also sometimes known as boiled red potatoes) take very little time to cook and only a few ingredients to look stunning and please everyone at the table. Read this post to see how long to boil baby potatoes and use our delicious recipe next time you make them!

Boiled baby potatoes in a white bowl

Video Tutorial: How to Prepare Boiled Baby Potatoes

Tips for Making Delicious Boiled Baby Potatoes

Start by selecting the smallest potatoes you can find. If they are not bite-sized, you may want to cut them in half. Make sure they are all roughly the same size, so that they boil at the same rate.

baby potatoes in a metal pot

The key to making these baby potatoes look appetizing and festive is finding an assortment of blue, red, and yellow baby potatoes. I see these all over the place now, even at Aldi and Walmart. The fresh or dried parsley flakes you’ll add at the end lends a little pop of color that add to the holiday feel.

boiled red potatoes on a white bowl

I’ve given a range on the seasonings, so you will have to taste and adjust to your liking. Our family really enjoys a sprinkling of grated Parmesan on the potatoes at the end, but it’s totally optional.

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How Long Should I Boil Red Potatoes (AKA Baby Potatoes)?

Add enough water to your pot to cover your baby potatoes by at least 1 inch of water. Bring it to a boil and salt the water liberally. Boil the baby (or small) potatoes until they are fork tender, about 10 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.

What Main Dishes Go Well with Boiled Baby Potatoes?

Here are some of my favorite main dishes to make that go with Boiled Baby Potatoes:

Any of these Delicious Chicken Marinades

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub

Pan Seared Oven-Finished Steak

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You won’t believe how easy and delicious these Boiled Baby Potatoes are! It’s hard to mess these up. You can even make extras and save them in the fridge for leftovers for lunch or dinner another day.

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★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews

Simple and Delicious Boiled Baby Potatoes

Boiled red potatoes take very little time to boil, yet this side dish looks stunning and will please everyone at the table.

Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small baby potatoes (preferably an assortment of red, blue, and yellow)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, plus more as needed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

  1. If your potatoes are not bite-sized, then cut them in half.
  2. In a large pot, add enough water to cover your baby potatoes by at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat (put on the lid to help it boil faster). Then, salt the water liberally once it’s boiling.
  3. Boil the baby (or small) potatoes until they are fork tender, about 10 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes. 
  4. Drain the potatoes in a colander over the sink and then return them to the pot.
  5. Gently toss the potatoes with the butter, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, the pepper, the garlic powder, and the parsley. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder, as desired. Stir in Parmesan, if desired.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes/Tips

Dairy-Free Option: Use ghee (lactose-free clarified butter) or olive oil instead of butter. Leave out the Parmesan cheese.

Kosher Salt Substitute: If subbing table salt for the Kosher salt in this recipe, use about half as much.

© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: Boil

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  1. AvatarJen says

    Posted on 3/4/23 at 1:44 am

    Perfection! These were excellent dipped in classic Swiss fondue – just superb, so pretty and incredibly easy!

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 3/6/23 at 9:25 am

      That sounds sooooo yummy Jen! Thanks for the suggestion.

      Reply
  2. AvatarOldLadyWhite says

    Posted on 2/4/23 at 2:35 pm

    These little potatoes have a great flavor. They almost melt in your mouth. The Parmesan flakes are a very nice touch! Great tasting fiber to soothe my IBS.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 2/5/23 at 8:24 am

      Thank you for taking time to leave a review. So glad you found a recipe that tastes good and works for your health journey.

      Reply
  3. AvatarJulie B. says

    Posted on 12/28/22 at 5:15 pm

    Until now, I never really cared for potatoes, because to me they taste like potatoes. But this recipe is downright delicious, full of flavor, and easy to make. I will make these again and again and will also recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you for this yummy recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:51 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Julie. I make this regularly as an easy side dish for my fam. 🙂

      Reply
  4. AvatarMelissa says

    Posted on 11/22/22 at 8:14 pm

    So yummy and so easy!! Definitely a new favorite!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 11/23/22 at 10:24 am

      Glad to hear it Melissa! Thanks for letting us know.

      Reply
  5. AvatarJennifer says

    Posted on 10/20/22 at 1:05 pm

    A delicious and easy side dish that melts in your mouth!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 10/21/22 at 9:39 am

      Yes! I hadn’t thought to describe these at melt in your mouth, but that’s exactly what they are. So good! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Jennifer.

      Reply
  6. AvatarLaura Cain says

    Posted on 10/16/22 at 6:43 pm

    Super delicious

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 10/17/22 at 9:46 am

      So glad you liked it Laura. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  7. AvatarChele1L says

    Posted on 10/3/22 at 4:18 pm

    Easy instructions, great &concise with the explanation of the recipe

    Reply
    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 10/4/22 at 11:34 am

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to make things easy & concise as well as delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  8. AvatarBethany says

    Posted on 10/2/22 at 7:12 pm

    Delicious! Thank you so much. This was my first time making boiled potatoes. 😊

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:18 am

      So glad you liked them Bethany. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  9. AvatarSherry says

    Posted on 9/5/22 at 11:23 am

    They were delicious! I’m making them again today.

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 9/6/22 at 9:31 am

      Awesome! We love to hear when you find a homerun recipe for your family.

      Reply
  10. AvatarNatalie Auretha Leath says

    Posted on 9/4/22 at 3:51 pm

    Came out perfect!!!!

    Reply
    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 9/5/22 at 10:35 am

      Awesome — we love to hear that!

      Reply

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