Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Potatoes is a delectable side dish that features tender baby potatoes smothered in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add butter, flour, and whisk. Pour in cream, add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Garnish: Add cooked potatoes to the sauce, stir to coat. Cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider roasting the potatoes instead of boiling.
- Enhance with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
