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Homemade Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe
The sauce combines heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, and a custom blend of spices, ensuring an exceptionally creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce packed with flavor and the perfect amount of heat.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 831 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 2-3 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
For Cajun Seasoning
- ⅓ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅓ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and have them ready on the kitchen counter.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for a few seconds, making sure it doesn’t burn.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring or whisking constantly over low heat to blend it with the butter and garlic.
- Allow the mixture to lightly bubble, then add in all the Cajun seasoning spices and stir to combine well.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until it melts smoothly and thickens.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Add chopped parsley and mix, then remove from the heat.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
831kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
50g
(250%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
1495mg
(62%)
Potassium
278mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3592IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
551mg
(55%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 831kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 50g | 250% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1495mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3592IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 551mg | 55% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.