Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Maria Bacher, Westminster, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Try this sauce over a variety of vegetables. It has a wonderful cheesy flavor.—Maria Bacher, Westminster, South Carolina

Editor's Note: Shredded Parmesan cheese will give the sauce a creamier texture than grated Parmesan.
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Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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Yield:2 cups
Prep:10 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Ground nutmeg and pepper to taste
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 2-4 minutes longer or until cheeses are melted. Add nutmeg and pepper. Serve over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoon: 67 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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