Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 8 ounces cream cheese (best room temp); 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups whole milk (cream or half and half); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; lower fat version; 1/2 cup butter (margarine just doesn't work); 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 2 cups skim milk; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese (best room temp)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk (cream or half and half)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
lower fat version
1/2 cup butter (margarine just doesn't work)
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
2 cups skim milk
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

1
Melt butter over low heat (do not burn or sauce will take on nutty flavor).
2
With a whisk, mix in the cream cheese and whisk until completely combined. (At first it will seem like it won't combine, but keep stirring until it does).
3
Add milk and flour and continue to whisk.
4
Once it heats up and is smooth add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and stir to combine.
5
Let it sit for a few minute to thicken.
6
Lower fat recipe. Follow directions above--it will be slightly thinner, but will thicken upon standing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese (best room temp), 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups whole milk (cream or half and half), and more.

Yes, Easy Alfredo Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Alfredo Sauce

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