Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes
Creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes are a warm, comforting side dish that elevates any meal with rich flavors and a velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold water, ensuring all dirt and impurities are removed.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of gently boiling water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and set them aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes, stirring gently.
- Season the creamy mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked potatoes with the garlic cream sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Add optional grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, allow it to reduce further or add more cream for a lighter sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg