Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes recipe features tender boiled baby potatoes smothered in a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce, enhanced with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect as a comforting side dish to complement roasted meats, chicken, or seafood, this dish combines simple ingredients with a luxurious flavor profile for an easy yet impressive addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds (900 g) baby potatoes, halved
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook until fork-tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to prepare the sauce.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion (if using), sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Combine potatoes with sauce: Add the cooked baby potatoes into the skillet with the garlic cream sauce. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let everything simmer together for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld and the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish the creamy garlic potatoes with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm as a delicious side dish alongside roasted meats, chicken, or seafood.
Notes
- For extra flavor, include the finely chopped onion in the sauce.
- You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to your preference, especially depending on the saltiness of the broth used.
- Baby potatoes can be cooked whole if they are very small and tender.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, using butter or olive oil as preferred.
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