Description
Succulent Creamy Garlic Herb Baby Potatoes deliver a mouthwatering side dish that blends rustic comfort with elegant herb-infused flavors. Mediterranean-inspired seasoning and rich, silky texture invite you to savor each delectable bite of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a spacious baking sheet for the baby potatoes’ transformative roasting journey.
- Slice baby potatoes in half, creating uniform surfaces for optimal seasoning and crispy texture.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the potato halves, ensuring each piece glistens with a protective coating.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across the potatoes, massaging the seasonings to guarantee even distribution.
- Arrange potato halves cut-side down on the baking sheet, creating a single layer without overcrowding to promote perfect caramelization.
- Roast potatoes in the heated oven for 25-30 minutes, developing a golden exterior and tender interior.
- Midway through roasting, carefully flip potatoes to ensure uniform browning and crispness.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a silky foundation for the sauce.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the kitchen.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious base for the garlic sauce.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese and dried herbs, stirring continuously to develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, concentrating its complex flavors.
- Transfer roasted potatoes directly into the creamy garlic sauce, gently coating each piece with the velvety mixture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous brightness.
- Serve immediately, presenting a dish that marries crispy roasted potatoes with a decadent, herb-infused sauce.
Notes
- Crisp exterior and tender interior achieved through strategic roasting at high temperature ensures perfect potato texture.
- Garlic sauce transforms simple roasted potatoes into a luxurious side dish with rich, creamy consistency.
- Parmesan cheese and herbs elevate the flavor profile, adding depth and complexity to the basic potato recipe.
- Coating potatoes in sauce after roasting allows maximum flavor absorption and creates a more indulgent eating experience.
- Fresh parsley provides a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, creamy sauce, balancing the overall taste and visual appeal.
- Quick 30-minute cooking time makes this recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute side dish preparations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg