Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes are tender, buttery baby potatoes tossed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This quick and easy side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant enough for holiday meals. It’s a warm, comforting recipe the whole family will request again and again.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Special Tools or Equipment:
A large saucepan or deep skillet
A wooden spoon or silicone spatula
A colander for draining potatoes
Instructions
1. Place halved baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often to avoid browning.
3. Stir in the heavy cream, broth, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard if using. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Gently fold the boiled potatoes into the sauce. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
5. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, try roasting the potatoes instead of boiling them before adding to the sauce.
Substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for some of the cream for a tangier sauce.
Make it cheesy by stirring in a handful of grated Parmesan or Gruyère.
For a herby twist, add thyme or rosemary to the sauce while simmering.
To make it vegan, use plant-based butter, cream, and broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes, creamy side dish, garlic potatoes, comfort food