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Light(er) Alfredo Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 c milk can use anything from 1% to whole
  • 1 c grated parmesan cheese.

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic cloves or powder and stir for 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
  • Add the cream cheese until melted. Sprinkle the flour over the butter/cream cheese and whisk in until smooth.
  • Add in the milk and heat 3-4 minutes until it comes to a simmer. Continue stirring and simmering for 2-3 more minutes, until the mixture is thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Leftovers refrigerate solid. Add a splash of milk to desired consistency to reheat.