Name: Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 Tablespoons Salted Butter; 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 Quart Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 Cups Packed Parmesan, freshly grated *(1); 1/4 Cup Cream Cheese, cubes/chunks; 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg; Salt; Black Pepper; Fresh Parsley, chopped

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

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This homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce is our family’s favorite. It’s super simple and has a secret ingredient you may not expect!

Author: Giustina Miller
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 8-10 people 1x

Ingredients

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16 Tablespoons Salted Butter
3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Quart Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Cups Packed Parmesan, freshly grated *(1)
1/4 Cup Cream Cheese, cubes/chunks
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Garnish

Salt
Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley, chopped

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Instructions

First, melt 16 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Then add the 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
At medium heat, whisk in the 1-quart heavy cream. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking continuously.
Turn the heat to low and whisk in the 2 packed cups of grated parmesan and 1/4 cup of cream cheese in chunks. Continue whisking continuously.
Then whisk in the 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and add salt and pepper to taste
Turn the heat up to medium while continuing to whisk. Once bubbling (not boiling), remove from heat, pour over pasta, top with garnish, and enjoy!

Notes

The quality and type of parmesan you use for your sauce will affect the taste. High-quality parmesan that you grate yourself will give this alfredo the best flavor.

Find it online: https://domesticallyblissful.com/homemade-creamy-alfredo-sauce/