Garlic Alfredo Sauce

By ellenbalizabeth

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream (or substitute half and half)
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. fresh minced garlic
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from mmmcafe.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium to large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add fresh minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the cream cheese and whisk to smooth and melted. Whisk in the heavy cream.
Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and whisk frequently until sauce thickens, around 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese and when melted, remove from heat and serve.

Makes 2 ½ cups