Description
Comfort meets flavor in this creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes recipe, where golden potato bites dance with rich, velvety garlic goodness. Delightful Italian-inspired comfort awaits you, promising a simple yet irresistible side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Cooking Oils and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by dividing into uniform halves or quarters to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking.
- Coat potato pieces with olive oil, seasoning thoroughly with salt, pepper, and dried thyme for enhanced flavor profile.
- Arrange potatoes on baking sheet in single layer at 400F (200C), creating space between pieces to achieve maximum crispiness during 25-30 minute roasting process.
- Rotate potatoes midway through cooking to promote golden-brown exterior and prevent uneven browning.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat, creating a smooth base for garlic infusion.
- Introduce minced garlic, sautéing rapidly until aromatic and lightly golden, avoiding burning which creates bitter taste.
- Incorporate heavy cream and chicken broth, blending ingredients to create silky sauce foundation.
- Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing natural reduction and slight thickening.
- Integrate Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard, stirring continuously to develop rich, creamy consistency.
- Season sauce with additional salt and pepper, adjusting flavor profile to preference.
- Transfer roasted potatoes directly from oven into prepared sauce, gently coating each piece.
- Allow potatoes to absorb sauce flavors for brief moment before final presentation.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across dish for vibrant color and herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while potatoes remain hot and sauce maintains creamy texture.
Notes
- Select small, uniform baby potatoes for even roasting and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before tossing with oil to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the most robust flavor, avoiding pre-chopped versions which can taste less vibrant.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for a thicker consistency or adding more broth for a lighter sauce.
- For dairy-free alternatives, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Prevent garlic from burning by keeping heat at medium and stirring constantly during the sautéing process.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or oregano to customize the potato’s seasoning profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 354 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg