Recipe by Melani Huttu, Photos by Gypsy Hill Photography
Sometimes the simplest additions can change a recipe from basic to decadent with little effort. This Garlic Cream sauce comes together in less than 10 minutes. It's such a versatile sauce--try it over grilled chicken, linguine, steamed vegetables, or potatoes. Even leftovers can take on a new life with the addition of a rich, creamy sauce.
Keeping the heat even and low and whisking the sauce frequently as it comes together will prevent scorching on the bottom of the pan. Adding cayenne, crushed red pepper, or even hot sauce can kick it up a notch for those who like a little heat. Finish your sauce-topped dishes under the broiler with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for some bubbly, cheesy goodness that is hard to resist!
This garlic cream sauce recipe is an indulgent addition to an otherwise simple meal. Enjoy!
How to Make
Garlic Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (if spice is desired)
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Kosher salt & fresh black pepper to taste
Materials
- Enamel Sauce Pan
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
- Using a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until evenly browned.
- Whisk in flour and cook until lightly golden, about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
- Add half and half, cayenne pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the mixture thicken. If it’s too thick, add more milk as needed.
- Use with your favorite chicken, potato, or pasta recipe and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
ABOUT
Melanie Hutti is the stay-at-home gypsy of Gypsy Hill Farm located in central Kentucky. She loves to travel, but equally loves her time on her farm with her husband and two teenage sons. She is a full-time Occupational Therapist in the public schools, where she uses gardening as a therapeutic activity for her students with exceptional needs. She spends her evenings and summers off in her garden and behind the camera with her hobby photography business, Gypsy Hill Photography. She loves cooking, canning, and serving as a missionary in Haiti. She is a collector of hobbies and loves anything food and nature centered.
