Description
Rich, cheesy, and irresistibly garlicky, this creamy white sauce turns any dish into comfort food bliss. Perfect for pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a decadent dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Add Garlic: Stir in garlic powder and cook for 4–5 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Make the Roux: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute, until lightly golden and no longer raw.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the milk to avoid lumps, followed by the vegetable broth. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add Cheese & Seasonings: Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook just until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve: Pour over pasta, vegetables, grilled chicken, or anything that needs a creamy, garlicky upgrade.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 15 days or freeze for up to 6 months. For a gluten-free alternative, replace all-purpose flour with cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan white sauce, creamy sauce, easy white sauce, pasta sauce, dipping sauce