Description
An enchanting side dish featuring tender potatoes enveloped in a luxurious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and dice them into uniform cubes.
- Boil the potatoes: In a large pot, cover diced potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until tender: Boil for about 15-20 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base: Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk, stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Incorporate cheese: Stir in Parmesan, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until melted and creamy.
- Combine potatoes and sauce: Gently stir cooked potatoes into the sauce, heating for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead: Sauce can be prepared in advance. Reheat on low and toss with freshly boiled potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg