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Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes Recipe

Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes are tender potatoes tossed in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American / European

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 chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano + thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place halved baby potatoes in salted water and boil for 10–12 minutes until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs until smooth and creamy.
  • Add potatoes and toss gently to coat evenly in the Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes sauce.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can add mushrooms or spinach for variation
  • Works great with roasted chicken or grilled steak
  • For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese