Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes is a delicious side dish featuring tender baby potatoes coated in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved if large)
Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil and butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked potatoes to the skillet, toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use baby red, yellow, or mixed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or crispy bacon bits.
- To make this dish vegetarian, ensure the Parmesan cheese is rennet-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
