It’s so much easier than you think to cook potatoes—especially if they’re Little! Get started with this simple, two-step recipe with five ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Want some other easy cooking methods using the same ingredients? Try our Easy Grilled Potatoes, Easy Roasted Potatoes, and Easy Fried Potatoes!

Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
6
Ingredients
5
Keep screen awake while cooking

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients

Copy Ingredients Copied!
  • 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
NEW · AI

Personalize This Recipe.

Want to put your own spin on this recipe? It's easy — here's how it works: Pick an AI tool from the options below (not sure which? any of them work great!) A prompt is automatically loaded with this recipe's details — no copying or setup needed Just hit send, then chat back and forth to make it your own — swap ingredients, simplify steps, make it kid-friendly, or adjust for dietary needs Using Gemini? Your prompt is automatically copied — just paste it into the chat once the window opens.

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Add potatoes to large saucepan and cover with cold water (this is to ensure even cooking). Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.

  • Step 2

    Drain and toss with oil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve!