Buttered Baby Potatos

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby potatos, red or yellow
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add water to a large pot just until it reaches the bottom of the steamer basket, then bring to a boil over medium-to-medium-high heat.
  2. Optional: peel just the center of the potatos. The tops and bottoms should still have the peelings on them.
  3. Place the potatoes in the steamer basket, cover with the lid, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatos are tender.
  4. While they are cooking, add the butter to a large frying pan over low heat. Swirl the butter around in a circular motion to melt it and keep it emulsified.
  5. When the potatos are done, add them to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and fold the potatos into the emulsified butter. Garnish with optional chives.