Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes Recipe
A rich and flavorful creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes recipe that combines tender boiled baby potatoes with a luscious garlic cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of herbs. Perfect as a comforting side dish to complement roasted meats, chicken, or seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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 minced garlic and the finely chopped onion if using, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and 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 into the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let everything simmer together for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors and allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. This dish pairs wonderfully as a side with 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 version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes; they should be tender but hold their shape.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer or add a small slurry of cornstarch mixed with water.
- Fresh herbs like thyme can be used instead of dried for more vibrant flavor.
Keywords: baby potatoes, creamy garlic sauce, Parmesan, side dish, easy recipe, comfort food
