Cream Cheese Garlic Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with a hint of garlic and the tang of cream cheese. Perfect for pasta, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 0.25 tsp Salt Or to taste
- 0.125 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and heavy cream to the saucepan. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.