Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter 2 portobello mushroom caps, thinly sliced 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups milk 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves ground white pepper, to taste
Directions
1) Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

2) Meanwhile, melt the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Add in the garlic, basil, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the garlic. Stir in the cooked mushrooms before serving.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALSANDLIN.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 319.3
  • Total Fat: 28.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 78.0 mg
  • Sodium: 529.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 10.5 g

Member Reviews
  • CD13280813
    This was my first attempt at making an Alfredo sauce at home. Thanks to your recipe my meal was a smashing success - 8/27/13