Potatoes makes such a great side dish. But sometimes you want something other than some regular ol mashed potatoes, even if they have gravy. I love to make these Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce for a nice alternative. They have a silky texture and loads of flavor. Plus they are really easy to make alongside any main dish.
While this cream sauce will work fine over some russets or Yukon potatoes, it is best over the red potatoes. The slightly more waxy quality of the red potato helps them to keep their shape when the cream sauce is added.
Substitutes and Variations:
If you want a deeper garlic flavor, you can crush a few fresh cloves of garlic and let them steep in the cream sauce. Just be sure to fish them out before pouring it over the potatoes. The parsley is mostly for the anesthetic of the dish. While parsley is always a nice addition to dishes – it mostly just works to enhance the existing flavors of something- it is not necessary.
Suggestions for Sides:
This is excellent with a holiday ham or prime rib roast. Its also great with some grilled chicken breast or simple pork chops.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
No real special tools needed to make this easy potato side dish. A knife and whisk are the only real items of note.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 lb Red Potatoes quartered
- 1 tbsp Parsley
For the Cream Sauce
- 3 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Chicken Boullien
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil (salt, if desired), Add quartered potatoes and continue to boil until fork tender.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients then add to sauce pan over medium heat. Continue to whisk occasionally as the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until potatoes are ready.
- Gently drain potatoes then transfer to serving bowl. Pour cream sauce over top of potatoes and gently fold potatoes until evenly coated with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.
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This sounds delicious and easy. I’m going to try this cream sauce.