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Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes

Tender baby potatoes cooked in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect as a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved if large
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes if needed.
  2. Boil or steam the potatoes in salted water for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add cooked potatoes to the skillet and toss gently to coat.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.