Boiled Buttered Potatoes
By
Gail Welch
@sugarshack
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These simple potatoes were always a staple in our house. Mama made them frequently. She would serve them as a side dish with pinto beans, green beans, peas or corn. They are delicious with a little pepper sauce sprinkled over them or topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 6
- large russet potatoes- about 7 cups cut in chunks
- 8 c
- water to cover
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 1 stick
- butter or margarine
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 tsp
- black pepper, coarse ground (optional)
How to Make Boiled Buttered Potatoes
- 1Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into chunks (about 1-inch) and rinse.
Place in large sauce pan and cover with water. Add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender-approximately 20-25 minutes. - 2When done, drain potatoes, leaving about 1/2 cup liquid (water) in them. Add 1 stick of butter or margarine; heat until melted. Occasionally, stir gently, being careful not to mash potatoes into mush. Remove from heat.
- 3Gently, stir in 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste. Sprinkle black pepper over top, if desired.
