French-Style Brown Butter New Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients (7)

• 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 113g), cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note)
• 1 pound (450g) small new potatoes, rinsed (see note)
• Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves (optional)
• Sliced chives, for serving
• Crème fraîche, for serving