Parmesan Cream Recipes

EASY PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE (10 MINUTES!)

Steps:

• Measure out all ingredients in advance; the cooking process happens fast! If serving with pasta, cook 8 ounces pasta while you make the sauce.
• In a small or medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the grated garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
• Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to 90 seconds, until bubbly and golden. Do not overcook it: the flour can turn brown within a few seconds. Keep an eye on it!
• Add a splash of milk and whisk it in: the sauce will instantly turn chunky. Constantly whisking, continue to add splashes of milk and whisk them in until the entire quantity is incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
• Reduce the heat and whisk until the sauce thickens and no longer tastes like raw flour, about 5 minutes. Add the salt and Parmesan cheese. Taste and add a pinch or two more salt if desired.
• If serving with pasta, drain the pasta, then add the sauce. Add a splash or two of milk to loosen the sauce and come to just the right creamy consistency. Taste and a few more pinches of salt, if necessary. (The sauce is best freshly made, so we don't recommend making it in advance).

PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the cream, milk, Parmesan, and cream cheese until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over steaks or steamed veggies.

PARMESAN CREAM

Steps:

• Heat Parmesan rinds and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbles form around the edge. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by half, about 45 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.

PARMESAN SAUCE (SUPER EASY)

Steps:

• Melt butter in small skillet or sauce pan over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour to make a roux and gradually stir in milk.
• Heat to a boil stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat to thicken and add parmesan cheese and stir till melted.
• Season with garlic, salt and pepper to taste.

GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
• Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
• Mix in flour until combined.
• Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
• Add parmesan and stir until melted.
• Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
• Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.

PARMESAN CREAM CRACKERS

Steps:

• Coarse salt, pepper, sesame or poppy seeds, minced garlic or whatever you like for sprinkling, optional
• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly dust with flour. Put flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cheese, and butter in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until flour and butter are combined. Add about 1/4 cup cream or half-and-half and let machine run for a bit; continue to add liquid a teaspoon at a time, until mixture holds together but is not sticky.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/2-inch thick or even thinner, adding flour as needed. Transfer sheet of dough to prepared baking sheet (drape it over rolling pin to make it easier). Score lightly with a sharp knife, pizza cutter or a pastry wheel if you want to break crackers into squares or rectangles later on. Sprinkle with salt or other topping if you like.
• Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack; serve warm or at room temperature or store in a tin for a few days.

CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE

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.