Description
Garlic herb baby potatoes merge classic comfort with elegant simplicity. Herb-infused, crispy-edged potatoes complement any main course, inviting you to savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (45 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a baking sheet for potato roasting.
- Potato Transformation: Halve baby potatoes, creating uniform surfaces for seasoning and ensuring crisp edges.
- Initial Seasoning: Massage olive oil, salt, and pepper across potato halves, guaranteeing comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Strategic Positioning: Arrange potato halves cut-side down in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve optimal caramelization.
- Roasting Process: Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to develop a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Sauce Creation: Simultaneously, melt butter in a skillet, introducing minced garlic and allowing its aromatic essence to bloom.
- Sauce Development: Pour heavy cream, fold in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs, stirring continuously to craft a luxurious, thickened sauce.
- Final Fusion: Transfer roasted potatoes directly into the creamy garlic sauce, gently coating each piece to marry textures and flavors.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant, herbaceous finale that elevates the entire dish.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking and maximum crispy surface area.
- Oil Matters: Use high-quality olive oil for better flavor and even caramelization of potato surfaces.
- Spacing is Key: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to achieve perfect golden-brown edges and crisp texture.
- Sauce Secrets: Keep stirring the cream sauce continuously to prevent burning and create a smooth, rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg