Perfectly Buttery Baby Potatoes
Golden, tender, and coated in butter. The easiest potatoes you’ll ever make.
Published Jan 16, 2026
20 MINS
EASY
SERVES 4
About the Recipe
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that steal the show, and these buttery baby potatoes are proof. Soft, tender, and just a little bitey, they’re the ultimate side for any dinner, from a casual weeknight meal to a Sunday roast.
Boiled to perfection and then tossed in rich, melting butter, each potato bursts with flavour, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper.
INGREDIENTS
500g baby potatoes
Pinch of table salt
1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter
Sea salt flakes, to serve
Freshly cracked black pepper, to serve
METHOD
1.
Wash and scrub the baby potatoes. Place them in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
2.
Cover the pot and heat over high until the water starts to boil. Reduce to medium-high and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until a fork pierces the potato easily but it still has a little bite. Think al dente.
3.
Drain the water, return the potatoes to the pot, and add the butter. Cover and gently swirl the pot until all potatoes are coated in melted butter.
4.
Transfer to a serving dish and finish with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Tips
Don't skip add salt to the water. The potatoes will absorb some of the salt as they cook, helping to make sure they're perfectly seasoned.
Be careful not to overcook. You want them soft but not falling apart. Test with a fork to find that perfect “al dente” texture.
Add the butter to the pot off the heat and swirl gently. This gives each potato an even, glossy coating.
Nutritional Information
Serves 4. Approx per serve:
Calories: 133 | Fat: 4.4G | Carbs: 22G | Protein: 2G | Fiber: 2G | Sodium: 4MG | Sugars: 1G
Recipe Notes
All recipes are written using metric and Celsius measurements. Unless otherwise stated:
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Eggs are large, free-range.
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Oven setting is fan-forced.
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Spoon and cup measures are level.
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Butter is unsalted.
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Salt is fine sea salt.
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