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    Home » Sauces » Alfredo Sauce Recipe With Cream Cheese

    Alfredo Sauce Recipe With Cream Cheese

    Published: Sep 25, 2023 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This alfredo sauce recipe with cream cheese is a super easy recipe to make at home. It’s done in under 10 minutes total time and with just a few basic ingredients. Save yourself a trip to the store and also a little cash. Even better than Olive Garden’s alfredo sauce recipe!

    Spoon drizzling alfredo sauce into a mason jar.

    Original post: May 2019 | Updated: November 2021

    Why This Recipe Works

    My love for making homemade sauces is intense. Most savory sauces that you purchase in a can or a jar at the grocery store can be made for a fraction of the cost and in just a few minutes.

    Here are a few of my favorite things about this alfredo sauce recipe with cream cheese:

    • Cream cheese makes everything better. 🙂
    • This cream cheese alfredo sauce is such a simple recipe made with a few simple ingredients and in just a few minutes.
    • Making this recipe yourself is a great way to eliminate ingredients that you don’t wish for you or your family to consume.
    • If you are looking for a yeast free or gluten free recipe, this is the perfect homemade sauce for you!
    • This homemade cream sauce is far tastier than anything you can buy at the grocery store.
    • Easy alfredo sauce is creamy and rich and I enjoy pouring it all over everything.
    • In my humble opinion, this is the best alfredo sauce and it rivals the famous Olive Garden recipe. It’s like the real deal, but better!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Butter – Salted or unsalted butter both work great and can be used interchangeably.

    Heavy whipping cream – Use heavy cream for best results, but any variety of milk can be used as a replacement. Skim milk, 1%, 2%, whole milk and half and half all work great.

    Cream cheese – If I had to label any ingredient the secret ingredient, this would be it. Full fat cream cheese is the best cheese for alfredo sauce.

    Garlic – If you are not a massive garlic lover, keep the recipe as it is. However, if you really love the taste of fresh garlic, use 3 or 4 cloves instead of the 2 fresh garlic cloves listed in the recipe card.

    Or you can add up to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt.

    Parmesan cheese – If at all possible, use fresh Parmesan cheese. It is so easy to open that green bottle from the fridge, but the flavor will be greatly enhanced when you go fresh. Purchase a wedge of Parmesan cheese and grate it for best results. 

    Top view of alfredo sauce in mason jars sitting next to cloves of garlic.

    How To Make Alfredo Sauce With Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream

    Step 1

    Melt butter, heavy whipping cream and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

    Simmer for 2 minutes and stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, freshly ground black pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

    Step 2

    Whisk the mixture until it is creamy. Add to your favorite dish immediately or let cool and pour into sealed containers.

    Recipe Notes

    • Easily add a punch of flavor by adding black pepper to the recipe.
    • For a thinner sauce, add milk or cream 1 tablespoon at a time. For a thicker, more creamy sauce, reduce the amount of heavy cream/milk used and add either sour cream or cream cheese 1 ounce at a time.
    • Looking to spice it up? Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of white pepper or cayenne pepper.
    • Use a garlic press to make the end result smoother.
    • Top the sauce with fresh parsley just before serving.

    Ways To Use Alfredo Sauce

    • Replace pizza sauce with this homemade alfredo cream cheese recipe on your next pizza!
    • Dip breadsticks or garlic bread into it. YUM!
    • Chicken Alfredo makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Top with fresh parsley and black pepper!
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (best. casserole. ever.)
    • Heat it up and pour it over hot fettuccine pasta noodles or your favorite cooked pasta such as Instant Pot shrimp scampi or angel hair pasta.
    • Turn traditional lasagna into a white lasagna by replacing spaghetti sauce with alfredo sauce and beef with shredded chicken.
    • Add it to your next batch of scalloped potatoes.
    • Mix it with cooked spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles for a healthier version of fettuccine alfredo.

    How To Make Alfredo Sauce With Milk

    To make this sauce with milk (vs heavy whipping cream), simply replace in equal amounts. For an even creamier version, create a simple roux using milk.

    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and add 2 tablespoons of flour. Whisk until free of lumps. Add 1 1/2 cups of room temperature milk and whisk. Heat until warmed through.

    Large mason jar with alfredo sauce inside and dripping down sides.

    How To Thicken Alfredo Sauce

    Create a cornstarch slurry by adding 2 tablespoons of corn starch to 2 tablespoons of cold water or chicken broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slowly add it to the sauce. Let simmer for 2 minutes or until desired consistency has been reached.

    How To Freeze Alfredo Sauce

    To freeze leftover Alfredo sauce, allow it to cool completely. Transfer it to a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container. If using a freezer bag, remove as much of the air as possible before sealing.

    Freeze for up to 3 months for best results. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you are ready to use it. Warm on the stove top, giving it a good stir to bring it back to life and to give it that creamy texture.

    How To Reheat Alfredo Sauce

    Do not toss your leftovers! Use one of these methods to learn how to reheat Alfredo sauce so it is just as good the second time around.

    How To Tell if Alfredo Sauce is Bad

    To determine whether or not alfredo sauce has gone bad, open the container and give it a good sniff to detect an off odor. If you detect a sour smell, it’s likely past its expiration.

    Visible mold or bacteria can also be a sign that it needs to be tossed.

    How To Make Jarred Alfredo Sauce Better

    Planning to serve alfredo sauce but find that store-bought jar in your pantry bland? Read on for delicious ideas about how to make jarred alfredo sauce better!

    What To Serve With Chicken Alfredo

    Chicken Alfredo is the perfect easy meal for busy nights. It is easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Once it is ready to eat, what should you serve alongside it? Read on for 21 delicious ideas about what to serve with chicken alfredo!

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    Alfredo Sauce Recipe With Cream Cheese

    This Alfredo sauce recipe with cream cheese is super easy to make and done in under 10 minutes. Save yourself a trip to the store!
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter cut in chunks
    • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, melt butter, heavy cream and cream cheese over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes and add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and Parmesan.
    • Whisk until mixture is creamy. Add to favorite dish or let cool and pour into sealed containers.

    Notes

    • Easily add a punch of flavor by adding black pepper to the recipe.
    • For a thinner sauce, add milk or cream 1 tablespoon at a time. For a thicker, more creamy sauce, reduce the amount of heavy cream/milk used and add either sour cream or cream cheese 1 ounce at a time.
    • Looking to spice it up? Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of white pepper or cayenne pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Esmé Slabbert

      August 25, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      Pinned this for when I have a moment to make these and I am sure it should store well
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    2. BJHK

      June 08, 2023 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      Have made it twice; first time, followed directions to a tee. It was quite good, rich, smooth texture, great flavor. Made recently but didn’t have traditional cream cheese, however had herbed Boursin on hand. Used it, omitted garlic and Italian herbs; was also excellent. So great when you can vary a quite good recipe when on hand ingredients differ from a known—good recipe. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 10, 2023 at 9:13 pm

        Oh, I like the Boursin suggestion. Thank you for sharing that – I”m sure others will enjoy it too.

        Reply
    3. Benjamin Chandler

      January 20, 2023 at 12:37 am

      5 stars
      absolutely amazing 💯!! So simple to prepare.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 20, 2023 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you for letting me know, Benjamin!

        Reply
    4. KYMMI KYM

      December 26, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing your Great Alfredo sauce recipe, Megan!
      Instructions were easy to follow, especially since all ingredients were on-hand, and prep & cook time was quick.
      Couldn’t wait to pour over my Fettucine & Garlic Chili Shrimp, which I prepared on Christmas Eve!
      Deliciously Flavorful.. Definitely making again (move over jar sauces!)
      Happy & Safe Holidays!

      Reply
    5. Traci D.

      April 12, 2022 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight for the first time and it was sooo easy and delicious! My kiddos had seconds. Will definitely add this to our rotation. Thank you!!

      Reply
    6. Linda G.

      April 06, 2022 at 4:59 am

      We loved it! First time I’ve made alfredo sauce. I like being able to choose what and how much spice I add. Will make it again for sure.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        April 07, 2022 at 4:29 am

        I agree Linda, that is the beauty of learning to make some foods you like at home vs in a restaurant or a deli. SO glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Shannon

      February 26, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      Can you can alfredo sauce

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        March 03, 2021 at 8:29 pm

        That is a great question. I suppose you could but I’m not an expert in canning so I couldn’t give any advice there.

        Reply
    8. Linda Hensens

      September 07, 2020 at 4:33 am

      5 stars
      Hi!
      I made this tonight, 09-06-20, and it was fabulous! I just added chopped rotisserie chicken breast to the pasta dish. I also had to use half and half and some regular 2% milk for the sauce. So, I decided to add 8 ounces of cream cheese instead of the 4 ounces that your recipe called for. I thought the extra cream cheese would help to thicken it up, and it worked like a charm! It was delicious! I did use more garlic like your blog suggested. YUM! I love garlic too!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 07, 2020 at 11:11 pm

        Those sound like all great tweaks and I’m glad you enjoyed it! Garlic is always good!

        Reply

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