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Dilled New Potatoes

Very light, easy-to-make side dish that pairs well with fish, chicken, beef, pork…
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, light, quick
Yield: 8 servings

Materials

  • 24 small new potatoes red or yukon gold
  • 1/4-1/2 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried dill, to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste at table

Instructions

  • Place washed potatoes in a 2 quart pot. and add water to cover the potatoes plus 1-2 inches.
    24 small new potatoes
  • Cover pot and boil for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain water from pot.
  • Add sliced butter to pot; allow to melt on potatoes. Sprinkle with dill and stir potatoes gently to distribute.
    1/4-1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste at the table.
    salt and pepper

Notes

Another nice add is to stir in a little sour cream - not necessary, but delicious!  
Alternate directions:
Melt butter in a heavy casserole like a dutch oven. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, coat with melted butter. Cover and cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes, shaking casserole occasionally to rotate potatoes. Toss with dill.
 
This technique can be a little tricky as you HAVE to trust the process and you HAVE to keep the heat low and you shouldn’t take the lid off (you can but it will take longer).  It takes a little less of your attention, however.