Love the energy—yes! Boiling potatoes in plain water is fine, but we can do way better. Here’s a flavor-boosted way to cook your potatoes that makes them rich, creamy, and deeply seasoned:
Flavor-Bomb Potato Boil (a.k.a. Stop Just Using Water!)
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Golds or baby potatoes work great)
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 2 cups water
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp salt
• Optional: a sprig of rosemary or thyme, black peppercorns, or a bay leaf
Instructions:
1. Start in cold liquid:
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with the broth + water. Add salt, garlic, butter, and herbs/spices if using.
2. Bring to a simmer:
Heat over medium until it simmers gently. Don’t boil hard—just a soft bubble.
3. Cook until tender:
Simmer for 15–20 minutes (depends on size), until a knife slides in easily.
4. Let them rest (optional):
Turn off heat and let potatoes sit in the flavorful broth for 5–10 more minutes to soak it all in.
5. Drain and serve:
Drain (reserve some liquid if mashing!), then toss with olive oil, more butter, or mash with cream for ultra-flavorful potatoes.
Why it’s better:
• The broth and aromatics soak into the potato.
• Butter in the boil makes them silkier.
• They taste good before adding anything else.
Want a crispy version after this? You can smash and roast them next. Let me know!