Best 11 Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to creating a creamy and flavorful sauce, the classic pairing of cream and parmesan cheese is always a winner. Whether you're looking to dress up a simple pasta dish, add richness to a casserole, or elevate your favorite vegetables, this versatile sauce is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can easily whip up a creamy parmesan sauce that will add a touch of elegance to any meal. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making the perfect creamy parmesan sauce, sharing tips and variations to help you create a sauce that is both delicious and versatile.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE FOR FISH



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Quick and easy and incredible flavorful. One of our all time favorite go-to recipes. Sauce goes well on any type of seafood!

Provided by tina

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
2 pounds cod fillets
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup butter, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with about 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Lay fish in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup butter, mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
  • Broil fish in the preheated oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Gently spread Parmesan cheese mixture over fish; return to oven and broil until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 96.7 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 490.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 67 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STEAK WITH CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE



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My family just loves this sauce on steak or chicken...just switch out the broth, depending on what you're using it on...it's so creamy, flavorful and delicious! Enjoy! All photos belong to me

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp butter
3 - 4 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp flour
1 c heavy cream
1/2 c chicken or beef broth, for whichever meat you're serving the sauce with
salt & cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 c fresh grated parmesan
2 oz cream cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter with oil. Add the garlic and saute for a minute or two. Add the flour and cook for about 1 more minute.
  • 2. Pour in the broth and heavy cream and bring to a slow boil and whisk until thickened. Whisk in the cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
  • 3. Serve over chicken or steak. It's delicious!

BROCCOLI AND CARROTS IN CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Broccoli and Carrots in Creamy Parmesan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups baby carrots
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, mnced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and carrots in 1 inch of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Boil 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender or done to your liking. Drain and keep warm.
  • While vegetables are cooking, combine cream cheese, parmesan, milk, butter, garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook mixture, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth, hot and creamy. Do not boil cheese sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Plate hot vegetables and cover with cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle with snipped chives.

BABY NEW POTATOES WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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Baby potatoes are boiled, drained and then covered with a creamy cheese sauce. All is done on the stovetop and ready in about 20 minutes. Simple and yummo!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 small new potatoes, unpeeled and cut in half
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain and cover to keep warm.
  • In saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Season sauce with salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Pour sauce over potatoes and stir to coat.

STEPH'S CREAMY TOMATO PARMESAN SAUCE



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This is not spicy! For a main dish I have added the Imitation crabmeat to this before and served over linguini. You can add any kind of seafood or even chicken and serve over pasta. Or for a side dish you can serve without meat and mix the sauce over the pasta. Try adding a variety of veggies! Possibilites are plenty!

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon savory
3/4 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf
3/4-1 teaspoon blackened fish seasoning
salt and pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1 can tomato sauce (1 cup)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2-1 cup frozen green pea (cooked and drained)

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic and seasonings (savory, rosemary, salt, pepper, bay leaf, Blackened Redfish Seas) in butter and olive oil.
  • Add wine and cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and half and half; simmer for 5-7 mintes, stirring frequently.
  • Add peas and Parmesan, simmer until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve tossed with your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.8

BROCCOLI AND CARROTS WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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Dress up fresh broccoli and carrots with a fast-to-fix cheese sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets and stems (2 cups)
2 cups baby-cut carrots
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and carrots; heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk and butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and heated through.
  • Sprinkle chives over sauce. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

CHICKEN CARBONARA WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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An Olive Garden®-inspired recipe. This creamy Parmesan sauce with chicken and bacon is a delicious end to a long day. If you're not counting calories, this will be a hit.

Provided by k-k-k-katie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
½ pound bacon, chopped
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup white grape juice
3 egg yolks, whisked
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Add chicken and stir until coated. Stir garlic and red pepper flakes into chicken-bacon mixture; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and grape juice over chicken mixture; reduce heat to low and cook until warmed, about 5 minutes. Add about 3 spoonfuls broth mixture to egg yolks; whisk until egg yolks are warmed. Pour egg yolk mixture into broth mixture; cook and stir over low heat until smooth.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese and Asiago cheese into egg-broth mixture; cook and stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add spaghetti to sauce and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 821.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ZOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND CREAMY PARMESAN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Healthy and filling, this had even meat-eating DH going for seconds. Quick and easy too! Serve sauce over steamed broccoli instead of zoodles if you prefer.

Provided by grampnana

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large zucchini
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups evaporated skim milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese substitute (such as Tofutti ®)
salt to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler. Spread on the baking sheet; cover with another layer of paper towels.
  • Bake zucchini noodles in the preheated oven until dried out, about 30 minutes.
  • Season chicken with poultry seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oil, and garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir evaporated skim milk, Parmesan cheese, and vegan cream cheese into the skillet until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and basil. Stir in zucchini noodles until evenly coated with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 659.5 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

SUPER SUPPERS PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SAGE SAUCE



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This isn't a copycat recipe. This is THE recipe from Super Suppers. If you've ever made it, you know you love it. If you haven't, well get cooking already! By the way, the original recipe calls for Campbell's White Cream Sauce (Bechamel), but it is rather difficult to find. If you cannot find it, just use recipe #61333 and shoot for medium thickness.

Provided by Zoesmama

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 3 chicken breasts, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup bechamel sauce (Campbell's white cream sauce, if available)
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons liquid butter
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick spray, or just use nonstick foil.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients under "chicken" except for the chicken, butter and oil.
  • In a small measuring cup, mix together the oil and butter. This is called "liquid butter." You will need to save some of this for the sauce recipe.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the liquid butter to the breadcrumb mixture and stir well.
  • Coat each chicken breast with the mixture, pressing firmly while you coat.
  • Place the chicken on the foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, until breading is golden brown.
  • While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and whisk the ingredients together until well blended. Heat sauce until it simmers and serve with chicken. Enjoy!

PAN FRIED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS IN CREAMY BASIL PARMESAN SAUCE



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This is a very rich dish. I made it the other night for the family and we loved it. It is a little like alfredo sauce over fried chicken. That's the best description I can give you. Don't eat this if you don't/can't eat lots of fat. It is completely out of this world though. I hope those of you brave enough to try it enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces
3/8 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
2 cups cream or 2 cups half-and-half
1 -2 tablespoon dried basil, use double if using fresh
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated is best

Steps:

  • Preheat your skillet on medium low, dip chicken pieces in egg and then dredge with flour.
  • After all chicken has been floured, add butter to the pan, allow to butter to melt adjusting heat as necessary to keep butter from burning.
  • Add all the chicken to the pan and allow to cook on medium for approximately five minutes.
  • Then flip to cook the other side.
  • After chicken has been cooked, remove from pan and add cream, basil, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
  • Turn heat down to low and stir to make sure the pan drippings are well distributed throughout the pan.
  • Cook until slightly thickened.
  • In a large serving bowl, place freshly cooked pasta, then add the chicken, when sauce is finished pour it evenly over entire dish.
  • Grate approximately 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese over the dish.
  • Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce. Look for Parmesan cheese that is aged for at least 24 months, and use fresh, heavy cream.
  • Don't overheat the sauce: Overheating can cause the sauce to curdle or separate. Cook it over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thickened and creamy.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese at the end: Stirring in the Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking will help prevent it from becoming grainy.
  • Season to taste: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

Creamy Parmesan sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from pasta to chicken to vegetables. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and creamy Parmesan sauce that will impress your family and friends.

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