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Homemade Creamy Garlic Sauce

Garlic sauce is easy to make in minutes with garlic, heavy cream, and parsley. Delicious on just about everything, especially steak and potatoes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 217
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup water divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients before beginning to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy but not browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and butter, stirring continuously to create a paste (roux).
  5. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove the raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly pour in ¼ cup water while whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
  7. Gradually add the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until smooth.
  8. Add remaining ¼ cup water, salt, and pepper.
  9. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 24mg
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