Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes recipe features tender baby potatoes simmered in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. It makes a perfect side dish to complement roasted meats, chicken, or seafood, bringing a comforting, creamy texture and garlic-infused goodness to your 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, 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 baby potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion (if using) and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine potatoes with sauce: Add the cooked baby potatoes to the skillet. Toss gently to coat well in the creamy garlic sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let everything simmer together for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm as a delicious side dish alongside roasted meats, chicken, or seafood.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- The optional onion adds extra flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best taste and melting quality.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to your preference, especially if your broth is already salty.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: baby potatoes, creamy garlic sauce, side dish, Parmesan, comforting, easy recipe
