Description
This Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes recipe features tender baby potatoes coated in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Perfect as a comforting side dish to complement roasted meats, chicken, or seafood, this easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients for a delicious and crowd-pleasing flavor.
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 them for about 12–15 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and set aside.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion if using, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine potatoes with sauce: Add the cooked baby potatoes into the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat all the potatoes evenly.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and allow everything to simmer together for an additional 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Serve: Garnish the creamy garlic baby potatoes with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm as a delightful side dish alongside roasted meats, chicken, or seafood.
Notes
- For extra flavor, include the finely chopped onion when sautéing the garlic.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- Use vegetable broth as a vegetarian alternative.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with fingerling potatoes, but cooking times may vary.
- For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baby potatoes, creamy garlic sauce, Parmesan, side dish, easy recipe, skillet potatoes, comfort food
