Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender baby potatoes coated in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for chilly evenings and family meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Baby Potatoes Tender and buttery baby potatoes preferred; can substitute with baby red or Yukon Gold potatoes.
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter Helps control seasoning better than salted butter.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced garlic is essential for flavor.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates the velvety texture of the sauce.
- 1/2 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth Adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
- 1/2 tsp Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Adds subtle kick to the dish.
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard Optional; adds complexity to the sauce.
- 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Enhances visual appeal and freshness.
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Optional; for an extra cheesy finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse baby potatoes under cold water until clean.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Cooking Potatoes
- In a large pot, cover potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add about a teaspoon of salt.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
Making the Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, whisking to combine. Bring to a low simmer.
- Add Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and black pepper to taste.
Combining
- Drain the potatoes and toss gently with the sauce in the saucepan.
- Allow everything to simmer together for about 5 minutes.
Serving
- Transfer the creamy potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use vegan butter. Allow flavors to deepen with leftover servings—great for meal prep!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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