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Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Indulge in creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes, a comforting side dish perfect for any dinner gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Baby Potatoes Tender and slightly sweet
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Do not skip this essential ingredient
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps prevent the butter from burning
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh is best
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use half-and-half
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth Vegetable broth is a great vegetarian choice
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs Or Oregano + Thyme
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add halved baby potatoes and let them simmer for 10–12 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make Garlic Sauce: In a skillet, combine butter and olive oil, heating until melted. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Create Sauce Base: Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
  4. Season and Enrich: Mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  5. Combine: Fold the boiled potatoes into the garlic cream sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Finish & Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal tenderness, use baby potatoes like red or Yukon gold. Fresh garlic is essential for the best flavor.

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