Here’s a rich, comforting creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes recipe — perfect as a side dish for chicken, steak, or fish.
🥔 Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (halved if large)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Potatoes
- Place potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and set aside.
(Alternative: Roast at 400°F / 200°C for 25–30 minutes for extra flavor.)
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Cream Sauce
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds (don’t brown).
- Pour in broth and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
3️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked potatoes to the skillet.
- Gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
🌿 Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
- Crispy bacon bits
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Spinach
- A squeeze of lemon for brightness
- Red pepper flakes for heat
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A lighter (lower-calorie) version
- A cheesy baked version
- Or a slow cooker version
Just tell me which one you’d prefer 😊
