Alfredo Sauce

The Dashley's Kitchen

Fresh parmesan, tangy cream cheese, savory butter, fragrant garlic and decadent cream make this sauce deliciously rich and creamy.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1½ cups freshly grated parmesan
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Grate the parmesan and set aside to use later.
In a saucepan add your butter and cream cheese. Begin to melt those together over low heat. (It will look curdled.)
Add garlic, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Stir till everything is mixed.
Slowly add the milk and cream to the saucepan. Using a whisk continue to stir the sauce until it boils.
As soon as the sauce boils remove the pan from the heat and add your parmesan. Stir the sauce together until the cheese melts.
Allow sauce to sit for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken. Serve over pasta, cooked veggies or a favorite protein and enjoy.

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Notes

Make sure you are using freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melting results.
Allow your cream cheese and grated cheese to come to room temperature before adding to your sauce. This will help it to melt and incorporate easier.
The key to a smooth sauce is to keep your heat to low. Heating your sauce too quickly will cause it to burn and and not come together properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 393mgSugar: 3g

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