Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese
Description
The Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese recipe begins by melting butter and cream cheese together, then seasoning with garlic powder. Gradually adding milk while whisking creates a smooth, creamy base. Parmesan cheese enriches the sauce, contributing salty depth and a slightly granular texture that melts into the mix. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste to balance the flavor.
Served warm over long pastas such as fettuccine or linguine, the sauce colors the noodles with a pale creamy coating that enhances their bite without overpowering. The garlic powder provides gentle savory notes that do not compete with the cheese.
Options for garnishing include fresh parsley and variations of grated cheeses like Romano or Asiago. If fresh garlic is available, it may replace garlic powder for a stronger flavor. The sauce’s consistency can be thinned with additional milk if it becomes too thick, maintaining an optimal texture for serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese use fresh grated, not the powdery kind, grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
- Add milk a little at a time while, continue to whisk.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and salt & pepper. Remove from heat when it gets to the desired consistency. The sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if needed.
- Serve over fettuccine or linguini noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Replacing garlic powder with fresh garlic cloves or minced garlic can intensify the sauce's garlic flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper, or alternative cheeses such as Romano or Asiago to customize flavor.
- This sauce pairs well with various pasta types beyond fettuccine or linguine, including angel hair or penne.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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