Description
Buttered Red Potatoes with Dill is a simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender baby red potatoes cooked until golden and coated in rich butter, fresh dill, garlic salt, and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses, this recipe delivers a comforting blend of creamy, cheesy, and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lb baby red potatoes (cut into 1″ pieces, quartered or into 1/8’ths if larger)
- 1 tsp salt for water
Butter & Seasoning
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Garlic salt to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Fill a medium pot with the cut potatoes and add warm water until there is about 1/2″ of water above the potatoes. Stir in 1 tsp salt. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a light boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove from heat and drain well.
- Melt Butter and Coat Potatoes: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Transfer the drained potatoes to the buttery skillet and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the melted butter, then sprinkle garlic salt once more. Let the potatoes sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a golden crust.
- Golden and Season: Flip the potatoes and let them cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn golden on the second side. Turn the potatoes again and generously sprinkle them with fresh chopped dill and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Melt Cheese and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the potatoes sit in the hot pan for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly. Serve warm as a delicious buttery, herbed side dish.
Notes
- Use baby red potatoes for best texture; larger potatoes should be cut smaller for even cooking.
- Adjust garlic salt to your preference or substitute with garlic powder and regular salt.
- The fresh dill adds a bright herbal note; dried dill can be used but fresh is preferred.
- Parmesan cheese enhances flavor and adds a savory finish – feel free to adjust quantity.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and omit Parmesan cheese.
