Description
These Creamy Garlic Sauce Potatoes are a delectable side dish perfect for any occasion. Tender roasted potatoes are smothered in a rich, garlicky sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon golds (halved or quartered)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast Potatoes: Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add flour, whisk in milk, add Parmesan, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Combine: Transfer roasted potatoes to a serving dish, pour garlic sauce over them, toss gently to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, substitute some of the milk with heavy cream.
- You can also add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a holiday side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
