Creamy Garlic Sauce Mini Potatoes
Tender baby potatoes coated in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. The ultimate comfort side dish or vegetarian main.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Heat a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, then add salt and pepper. Simmer for 4–5 minutes to thicken.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked potatoes into the sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Warm the cream before adding to avoid curdling.
- Leftovers can be mashed into potato cakes or turned into soup base.
- For added brightness, finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy garlic potatoes, mini potatoes, baby potatoes recipe, vegetarian side, comfort food