French Style Brown Butter New Potatoes Recipe

Name: French-Style Brown Butter New Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients: 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