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Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes That'll Make Your Heart Melt

Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes are tender, enveloped in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Tender and creamy
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality extra-virgin recommended
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter version, can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Ensure it melts fully
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for flavor
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In your oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and gently bring it to a simmer, stirring. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and glossy.
  5. Stir in the butter, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Gently nestle the boiled potatoes into the creamy sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure not to brown the garlic while sautéing. Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers for extra creaminess.

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