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Easy Boiled Potatoes to Serve with Ham

These perfectly boiled potatoes are one of the best side dishes to serve with ham.
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds boiling baby potatoes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • fresh parsley minced

Instructions

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes under running wate.
  • Place the potatoes in a medium pot or saucepan. Pour cold water and cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
  • Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Add salt.
  • Lower the heat to medium and boil uncovered for 12 minutes. If your potatoes are larger, you’ll need to boil for longer time.
  • Check doneness by inserting a fork. The center of the potato will be fork-tender when done.
  • Drain the potatoes. Serve with salt, pepper, butter, and optional parsley.