Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
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Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Get ready for this mouthwatering Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe! This sauce is all about buttery goodness, creamy texture, and that irresistible Parmesan cheesiness. It's perfect for dipping, dunking, or spreading on everything from salads to sandwiches, pizza + more. Whether you're hosting a party or just want to jazz up your snacks, this sauce is your new go-to. Dairy-free option.
You know, when I first made this Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe it was for dipping/drizzling onto my Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries. But let me tell you, for the past month, I've been using it on everything! It's killer as a dip for wings, fries and pizza, plus it makes the BEST spread on sandwiches + burgers, and is downright amazing tossed with pasta or as a base for white pizza. This sauce is very versatile!
In just 10 minutes, with basic ingredients like cream, Parmesan, butter + a few spices, this sauce comes together effortlessly. Plus, if you prefer a dairy-free/vegan option, you can easily adapt it. Chances are, you already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen!
I'm always experimenting in the kitchen, trying to create quick, tasty sauces that won't keep you tied up for hours. Up next, you might want to try making your own Homemade Alfredo Sauce, whipping up some Homemade Pesto Sauce, mastering The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce, or adding a spicy kick with this Jalapeno Ranch Sauce!
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What Is Garlic Parmesan Sauce?
Garlic Parmesan sauce is like a flavor-packed magic wand in the kitchen! It's a creamy blend of butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream, and herbs that adds so much richness to any dish. Whether you're dipping, drizzling, or smothering, it elevates the flavor game of everything from pasta to veggies to chicken.
This sauce is so versatile! You can dip the Best Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings for double the parm-hit or spread it on pizza with my quick Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Crust. It's also perfect for dunking Vegan Garlic Naan Bread into! Trust me, once you taste it, you'll want to put this sauce on EVERYTHING!
How To Make Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
You won't find anything complicated in this amazing garlic parmesan sauce recipe. Chances are, you've got most of these ingredients hanging out in your kitchen already! Check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact measurements.
Ingredients
SAUCE:
- Butter. Adds a rich buttery flavor. Use unsalted butter to control the flavor. For a dairy-free version, substitute with vegan butter.
- Garlic cloves. Use fresh minced garlic.
- Heavy cream. I recommend organic–always! I use Organic Valley. Of course, for a dairy-free option, just use full-fat coconut cream/milk.
- Freshly-grated parmesan cheese. I love to freshly grate my cheese, however, you can use your favorite shredded brand---quality does matter! For a dairy-free option, So Delicious Dairy-Free or Violife cheese shreds taste great.
- Garlic powder. Adds an extra garlicky punch of flavor.
- Sea salt + black pepper. This rounds out the flavors.
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Why You Will LOVE Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading!
- It’s super easy to make + simple ingredients.
- Ready in just 10 minutes!!!
- Bold flavors— cheesy and oh-so rich + creamy
- Family-favorite + crowd-pleasing
Ways to Use Garlic Parmesan Sauce
If you're new to garlic parmesan sauce, you might wonder what dishes it pairs well with. Luckily, I have some great suggestions for you to enjoy it with. This sauce recipe is a keeper, and I'm excited for you to give it a try!
Fries --- It's perfect as a dipping/drizzling sauce. Try it with my Air Fryer Jamaican Jerk Potato Wedges or Seasoned Crinkle Cut Fries.
Chicken --- It's a no-brainer to enjoy this sauce with wings, but any type of chicken paired with it would be absolutely amazing. Whether it's fried, grilled, shredded or baked chicken.
Pasta --- It's pasta perfection! Mix it with noodles, ravioli, gnocchi or tortellini for a creamy delight, similar to Alfredo sauce.
Pizza --- Whether you swap it for ranch as a dip or use it as your pizza base, it's bound to be delicious.
Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce Q + A's
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To reheat, gently warm the sauce on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently to maintain its creamy texture. You can also use short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between, until it reaches your desired temperature. Avoid high heat to prevent separation or curdling.
If your sauce is not velvety smooth it could be because your ingredients don't have as high of fat content to them. Make sure that you're using high-quality ingredients and whisking everything frequently until smooth.
Yes! This recipe makes enough for about 1 ½ cups of sauce, however, for more or a larger batch simply double or triple the ingredients.
So easy! To make this sauce dairy-free, simply use vegan butter instead of the regular butter. Then swap the cream with full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream. And use your favorite dairy-free shredded cheese, dairy-free parmesan, or nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.
More Parmesan Infused Recipes To Try
If you are obsessed with adding parmesan to your dishes then definitely give these recipes a try next after trying my Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe!
- Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
- Best Veggie Parmesan Quiche
- Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Kale Pasta with Parmesan
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
- Cozy Sun-dried Tomato Pumpkin Ravioli
- Creamy Tuscan 'Marry Me' Chicken
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Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
SAUCE:
- 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced (Depending on level of garlic flavor desired)
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the heavy cream, grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit. Remove from heat.
- Use this delicious garlic parmesan sauce on your favorite handheld foods like fries, sweet potato fries, sandwiches, salads, as a dipping sauce, etc.
- Add cooled sauce/dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- SERVING SIZE: This recipe makes enough for about 1 ½ cups of sauce, however, for more or a larger batch simply double or triple the ingredients.
- DAIRY-FREE OPTION: To make this sauce entirely dairy-free, simply substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream or milk, the butter with vegan butter, and the cheese with dairy-free parmesan.
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The recipe was real simple and easy to make. Thank you for sharing the recipe
Hi Missy! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Definitely my go to sauce! Reminds me so much of Buffalo Wild Wing's Garlic Parm sauce!
I followed the recipe and it tasted like alfredo sauce 🙁
Hi! I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy it! I definitely always recommending adjusting the flavor levels to your preference. 🙂
My picky eater loves Buffalo Wild Wings sauce and we were out. Made this for dinner and dipped grilled chicken in it. He loved it and asked for it to be put on the regular menu!
Hi Gabie! OMGGG! I love Buffalo Wild Wings sauce too and I'm SO happy that he enjoyed it! Thanks so much for choosing to make this recipe! 🙂