Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes transform tender baby potatoes into a velvety, garlicky side dish with a rich and comforting texture. Quick and easy to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with a variety of mains and adds a warm, flavorful touch to any meal.
- Author: Judy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, washed and halved if large
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or cream alternative
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or your choice), chopped
- Prep Your Potatoes: Start by washing the baby potatoes thoroughly and, if some are larger than others, cut them in half to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Until Tender: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook them until just tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add finely minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and gently simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring as you go to create a luscious, silky texture.
- Combine Potatoes and Sauce: Drain the baby potatoes and add them to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each potato in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Finish with Herbs and Seasoning: Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Toss again and cook for another minute to marry the flavors beautifully.
Notes
- Cut larger baby potatoes for uniform cooking and texture.
- Don’t rush sautéing garlic; let it gently brown to deepen the flavor.
- Simmer the cream on low heat to avoid curdling and ensure smoothness.
- Use fresh herbs to brighten the dish and keep it tasting vibrant.
- Serve warm to fully enjoy the silky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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