Description
Creamy Garlic Sauce Potatoes are a comforting side dish featuring tender boiled potatoes enveloped in a rich and flavorful garlic-infused cream sauce, enhanced with butter and parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for pairing with meats or enjoying as a hearty vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound potatoes
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes into small pieces to ensure even cooking and quick boiling.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquid and starting to sizzle gently.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine it smoothly with the garlic butter.
- Season Sauce: Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to incorporate the seasonings into the creamy mixture.
- Combine Potatoes and Sauce: Add the cooked, drained potatoes to the cream sauce and gently stir to coat the potatoes evenly without breaking them up.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the potatoes and sauce, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the creamy potatoes simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Rest: Remove the pan from heat and let the creamy garlic sauce potatoes rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
- Serve: Serve warm as a delicious side dish or enjoy as a comforting vegetarian main course.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture.
- Adjust the garlic quantity based on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- For a lower fat variation, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich and creamy.
- Grated parmesan cheese adds a salty umami flavor, but you can substitute with Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese if desired.
- Be careful not to overcook the potatoes during boiling to avoid a mushy texture in the final dish.
