Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Chive Butter

Steamed fingerling potatoes are smashed and buttered up with garlic, chives, and tarragon in this gourmet side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 376 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes
• 1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert in a large pot. Add enough water to reach the bottom of the steamer. Add in potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil; steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

Transfer garlic butter to a mini food processor. Add remaining butter, creme fraiche, chives, and tarragon; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Drain potatoes and place in a bowl. Gently break open using the back of a large spoon, but do not mash. Mix in about 1/2 of the garlic-herb butter. Season with salt and pepper.