Description
These creamy garlic sauce baby potatoes are a delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course. The tender baby potatoes are coated in a rich garlic cream sauce, making them a flavorful and comforting addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, washed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or a lighter alternative)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the potatoes: In a large oven-safe skillet, toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer and thicken.
- Combine: Once the potatoes are cooked, pour the garlic cream sauce over them and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other herbs or spices like rosemary or paprika for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter option, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg