New Potatoes In Chive Butter

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup fresh chives in 1/2" pieces
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 3 pounds small new potatoes - (1" to 1 1/2" dia) scrubbed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine butter, chives, salt, and pepper. If desired, with a channel knife, cut 2 intersecting strips around middle of each potato.

In a large saucepan, combine potatoes with salted water to cover by 1-inch and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and add to butter mixture, tossing to combine. Serve potatoes warm.

This recipe yields 6 servings.