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Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes are tender boiled potatoes in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.Heavy cream, broth, butter, and herbs create the silky sauce.This easy stovetop side dish is ready in about 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes red or gold, halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup halal chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano and thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the halved baby potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently. Keep the heat moderate so the garlic becomes fragrant without browning too much.
  • Pour in the broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in the Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet. Gently toss the Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes until every piece is generously coated.
  • Cook for another 1–2 minutes over low heat, allowing the potatoes to absorb some of the garlic Parmesan sauce.
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle generously with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Red, gold, or mixed baby potatoes all work beautifully. Yukon Gold potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks are another good substitute.
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for some of the heavy cream, although the finished sauce will be slightly thinner.
Serve these garlic butter baby potatoes alongside grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, steak, baked fish, or a fresh green salad.