Boiled Potatoes Tips
What other kinds of potatoes can you use to make boiled potatoes?
The waxy consistency of red potatoes works perfectly in this recipe because they’ll hold their shape, but you could use Yukon Golds or fingerling potatoes as well. Here are some more potato tips to keep in mind no matter how you’re preparing them!
Can you peel the potatoes before boiling them?
You can peel the potatoes before boiling if you’d like, but they may not hold their shape as well, and will absorb more water than usual. Regardless, make sure to start your potatoes in cold water on the stove, and bring the water to a boil from there so they cook evenly. If you put the potatoes straight into hot or boiling water, the outside will cook before the inside, resulting in mushy outsides and raw centers.
What can you serve with boiled potatoes?
Boiled potatoes go great with just about any meal, including
corned beef, meat loaf or fried chicken. Otherwise, leftover potatoes are great for potato salads, hashes or mashed potatoes. If you opt for potato salad, keep these
tips for making potato salad in mind as you go.
—Shannon Norris, Taste of Home Senior Food Stylist 
Total Time
Makes
