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This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is creamy, buttery, and packed with flavor! The perfect Parmesan Cream Sauce for wings, pasta, pizza, or dipping breadsticks. An easy homemade sauce recipe you’ll want to put on everything!

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the perfect combination to add bold flavor to any meal to make it feel and taste special. I love to keep this easy sauce blend stocked in my fridge to drizzle over grilled chicken, toss with pasta or serve as a dip with our Baked French Fries or Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets.

We love that prep time is minimal and that this flavorful sauce taste better than any store bought brand. It is completely customizable so you can adjust the garlic or cheese for your perfect flavor balance. If you love making homemade sauce from scratch as much as I do, then I know you love this Easy Alfredo Sauce and Yum Yum Sauce Recipe.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Garlic Parmesan Sauce are displayed on a gray countertop, with butter, heavy cream, broth, grated cheese, flour, minced garlic, dried herbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in small bowls.
  • Butter – Use unsalted butter
  • Minced Garlic Cloves – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
  • Flour – Helps to thicken the sauce
  • Vegetable Broth – Substitute with Chicken Broth.
  • Garlic Powder – Enhances garlic flavor
  • Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes
  • Simple Spices – Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • Italian Seasoning – Substitute with Fresh Herbs
  • Heavy Cream – Makes the have a creamy texture
  • Parmesan Cheese – Use grated cheese

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How to Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce

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Step 1 – In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

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Step 2 – Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until you can start to smell the garlic, stirring constantly. Do not let the garlic brown.

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Step 3 – Whisk in the flour and cook until a paste starts to form.

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Step 4 – Stir in the broth.

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Step 5 – Add seasonings and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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Step 6 – Reduce the heat to slow and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 7 – Let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools. Serve warm over wings or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce

5 from 1 vote
This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is creamy, buttery, and packed with flavor! The perfect Parmesan Cream Sauce for wings, pasta, pizza, or dipping breadsticks. An easy homemade sauce recipe you’ll want to put on everything!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Sauces
Calories 214
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until you can start to smell the garlic. Do not let the garlic brown.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook until a paste starts to form.
  • Stir in the broth and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Reduce the heat to slow and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools. Serve warm over wings or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips
  • Sauce Consistency – If the sauce feels too thick after cooling, you can thin it out with a tablespoon of warm water or more cream.
  • Cooking Garlic – Be careful not to overcook the minced garlic, burnt garlic can create a bitter taste.
  • Type of Butter – I recommend using unsalted butter since the Parmesan is already salted. After tasting, you can adjust the salt to your preference if needed.
Variations Ideas
  • Spicy Flavor – Add a little hot sauce or buffalo sauce for that classic wing flavor. We have even added in ½ tsp of red pepper flakes for added kick of flavor.
  • Keto Variation – Substitute flour with 1 tsp of xanthan gum or omit it for a thinner sauce.
  • Use Fresh Herbs – Stir in fresh basil, parsley, or thyme for extra flavor.
  • Lemon Garlic Parmesan – Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty twist for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 214kcal, Carbohydrates 7g, Protein 4g, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0.2g, Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 423mg, Potassium 72mg, Fiber 0.5g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 801IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 119mg, Iron 1mg

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Ways to Use Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Garlic Parmesan Sauce is great to dip Baked Chicken Wings, Fried Chicken or Grilled Chicken Drumsticks into it! This is my kids favorite Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings so they were excited to have it for all their favorite snacks or drizzling over fresh veggies.

We have even tossed Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce on our pasta dishes such as Tortellini and Ravioli. We have even used it instead of Homemade Pizza Sauce when we make Pizza on Blackstone.

FAQ’s

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is the perfect sauce to have as a staple condiment in your fridge. We think it taste even better the next day so we often will double the batch.

How to Store Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will stay fresh for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove top in a saucepan with a splash of milk when ready to serve again.

Can I Freeze?

Yes, you can freeze Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Once cooled to room temperature, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to serve again.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This sauce is so delicious and easy to make! We make it all the time now as my kids love to dip everything into it!

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    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Casey – We love it too! I’m so happy that your family enjoys this and it turned out great.

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