Description
A simple and comforting recipe featuring tender boiled baby potatoes smothered in creamy melted cheddar cheese, butter, and seasoned with salt and black pepper. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is a delicious side perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound baby potatoes
Cheese & Butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and impurities.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil them until tender, which takes about 15-20 minutes depending on size.
- Drain Potatoes: Drain the water completely from the pot and return the potatoes back to the pot.
- Add Butter and Season: Add the butter, salt, and black pepper to the hot potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Melt Cheese: Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for a few minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese into a creamy coating.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for freshness and color before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or paprika when seasoning the potatoes.
- Use waxy baby potatoes for best results, as they hold their shape well after boiling.
- The dish is best served fresh to enjoy the melted cheese texture.
- To make it spicier, consider adding a pinch of chili flakes along with black pepper.
