Description
This Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes recipe features tender boiled baby potatoes coated in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Sautéed garlic infuses the buttery cream sauce with aromatic flavor, enhanced by a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh parsley for garnish. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, it comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs Baby Potatoes
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Low-sodium Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, developing a rich garlic flavor.
- Prepare Sauce: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and low-sodium broth. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for a few minutes to thicken slightly, then season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional Dijon mustard, stirring to combine the flavors.
- Toss Potatoes in Sauce: Add the drained baby potatoes to the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat each potato evenly in the sauce. Continue to simmer for another few minutes to meld the flavors and warm the potatoes through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the coated potatoes for a bright finish. Serve the creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes warm as a delicious side dish with your favorite main courses.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels more precisely.
- Dijon mustard adds a subtle tanginess but can be omitted if you prefer a simpler flavor.
- Baby red, yellow, or mixed baby potatoes all work well for this recipe.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
