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Ingredients
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¼ cup butter
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1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 cups non-fat milk
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6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.
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Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.
Editor's Notes:
This sauce will thicken rapidly as it cooks - thin with additional milk if cooked for too long.
This recipe is a healthier version of Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
385 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 385 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 76% |
Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
Sodium 1089mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 29g | 58% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 733mg | 56% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 355mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.