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Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes for a Cozy, Delicious Side

Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes are a comforting side dish, quick to prepare, and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes or Yukon Gold/red potatoes for variation
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic sauté until golden
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional for dairy-free
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and scrub baby potatoes. Boil salted water in a large pot, add potatoes, and cook for 15–20 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  5. Drain potatoes and add them to the skillet. Toss to coat with the sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfectly tender potatoes should be cooked until fork-tender, but not mushy. Watch the garlic to avoid burning, which makes the sauce bitter. Stir gently to combine the cream and cheese without boiling too vigorously.

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