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My recipe for alfredo sauce makes the Creamiest Alfredo Sauce Ever! It uses just a few simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes, but is so cheesy and delicious. I know you're going to love this homemade alfredo sauce recipe!
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What is alfredo sauce?
Traditional alfredo sauce is a heavy cream-based sauce filled with butter and Parmesan cheese, similar to a béchamel (but without the roux). Typically, it's served with pasta, like the popular fettuccine alfredo. It pairs well with chicken, shrimp, and beef.
You can make homemade alfredo sauce taste even more incredible using some extra ingredients! I'll show you how to make the best homemade alfredo sauce from scratch using a secret ingredient that gives it the creamiest texture and flavor.
I tried this and I loved it! Hopefully my parents like it too! Thanks for the recipe! (Btw I added chicken)
Alison
Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- heavy cream
- butter
- minced garlic
- American cheese
- cracked black pepper
Yes, that's right... American cheese! White American cheese is the secret to what makes my creamy alfredo sauce recipe so creamy. Don't skip out on adding this key ingredient - it will blow you away how creamy it makes this sauce!
How to Make Alfredo Sauce from Scratch
- Melt butter in a skillet and then add garlic.
- Gradually add heavy cream and don't stop stirring. You don't want the cream to curdle.
- Add Parmesan and keep stirring!
- Add American cheese and keep stirring!
- Finally, sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper. Your sauce will be thickened and perfect for using in all your favorite alfredo sauce recipes.
FAQs
Yes! This recipe works perfectly with half and half. Just substitute it for the heavy cream. You will sacrifice a bit of the creaminess but it will still be delicious.
Add additional Parmesan cheese to the mix to thicken your sauce.
Store homemade alfredo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat over low heat on the stove, frequently stirring. Alternatively, heat up in the microwave in intervals, stirring in-between.
My quick alfredo sauce recipe is 100% gluten-free!
Recipe Tips
- Use a high-quality Parmesan or Parmesan grated straight off the block for best results.
- Never stop stirring! You don't want the cream to curdle. Keep stirring when adding the cream, American cheese, and Parmesan.
- If your sauce isn't thick enough, allow it to bubble for a few more minutes before serving.
Readers love Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce!
Delicious! It’s sooo good on chicken & broccoli Alfredo!!
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I made this sauce and it was DELICIOUS!!!
Olivia on Pinterest
Deliciously delicious doubled the recipe for dipping garlic bread.
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It's easy to make and delicious!
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There are so many options for what to do with alfredo sauce. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Mixed into pasta
- With chicken
- With meatballs
- As a pizza sauce
- Over roast vegetables
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Reviews
This is by far our new favorite sauce! So cheesy and creamy! When I told hubby I was making this he texted “I’m stupid excited about dinner tonight!” 😂 Win for sure!
Sarah
This was so delicious!! Made it for a new neighbor and they couldn’t stop raving about it 🙂 Great recipe, thank you so much ❤️
Faith
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📖 Recipe
Creamiest Alfredo Sauce Ever
Equipment
- Skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 slices White American cheese 2-3 slices
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Over medium heat, melt butter in a skillet.
- Add minced garlic and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- Gradually add in heavy cream. Do this in increments and keep stirring while you add. This is very important! You do not want the cream to curdle, so keep stirring. Don't add it all at once.
- Gradually add in Parmesan. Keep stirring while you add it!
- Add in white American cheese and keep stirring.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and stir to combine. If it needs a bit of time to thicken, leave it on for a few more minutes.
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Notes
- Use a high-quality Parmesan or Parmesan grated straight off the block for best results.
- Never stop stirring! You don't want the cream to curdle. Keep stirring when adding the cream, American cheese, and Parmesan.
- If your sauce isn't thick enough, allow it to bubble for a few more minutes before serving.
Peggy says
What is the extra ½ heavy cream for? It is not included in the instructions.
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Peggy! Thank you for pointing that out - that was an error. It was meant to be Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!