Description
This creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes recipe features tender boiled baby potatoes tossed in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Enhanced with herbs and a touch of broth, this side dish is perfect to accompany roasted meats, chicken, or seafood, offering a comforting and elegant addition to any meal.
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, for extra flavor)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for about 12–15 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion (if using), and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in the heavy cream and broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine potatoes with sauce: Add the cooked baby potatoes into the skillet with the garlic cream sauce. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly in the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let the mixture simmer together for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Garnish the creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm as a delicious side dish to complement roasted meats, chicken, or seafood.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Adding finely chopped onion is optional but enhances the flavor depth of the sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baby potatoes, creamy garlic sauce, side dish, Parmesan, garlic cream sauce, easy potato recipe
