Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes are tender baby potatoes smothered in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce with a hint of Parmesan and fresh parsley. Ready in under 30 minutes, this buttery and comforting side dish is the perfect companion to any main course, bringing a restaurant-quality flair to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (gold or red), halved
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Potatoes: In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the halved baby potatoes, cut side down, and sauté for 5–6 minutes, allowing them to develop a golden and crisp exterior.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning and to infuse the oil and potatoes with a deep garlic flavor.
- Simmer with Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese and butter have melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook Potatoes Until Tender: Cover the pan and let the potatoes cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fork-tender and fully infused with the creamy sauce.
- Season and Garnish: Season the finished potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- You can substitute half-and-half or milk for a lighter cream sauce, though it may not be as rich.
- For a vegetarian-friendly option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is labeled vegetarian.
- To make ahead, cook the potatoes and refrigerate; gently reheat with a splash of cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 recipe (approx 6 oz/170g potatoes)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg