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Brioche Croutons

Brioche Croutons

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place brioche chunks in a large mixing bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic; pour in melted butter. Mix using a rubber spatula, being careful not to tear bread. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Thomas M Friesner

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cheese and garlic; whisk continuously until heated through. Stir in parsley.
  4. 4 Serve immediately and enjoy!

By Rebecca Swift

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Spread

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Spread

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place garlic cloves on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Fold aluminum foil tightly around garlic.
  3. 3 Roast garlic in the preheated oven until soft and fragrant, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove garlic from aluminum foil and transfer to a bowl.
  4. 4 Mash garlic, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt together with a fork until spread has a uniform, paste-like consistency.

By Rob

Artichoke Aioli

Artichoke Aioli

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until smooth. Transfer aioli to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

By Allrecipes

Basil Cream Sauce

Basil Cream Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine basil and garlic in a food processor.
  3. 3 Pour oil in slowly, with the processor running, until mixture begins to emulsify, about 40 seconds. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and pepper; blend for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5 Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture.
  6. 6 Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

By Ayanna Cassanova

Dill Pesto

Dill Pesto

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, dill, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, small squirt lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; pulse.
  3. 3 Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; pulse. Continue adding olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until pesto reaches desired flavor and consistency.

By LaDonna Langwell

Easy Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Easy Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend vegetable oil, Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth; season with salt.
  2. 2 Drizzle dressing over lettuce in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat. Top salad with croutons.

By Angielin

Mushroom Cream Gravy Sauce

Mushroom Cream Gravy Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rosemary until coated; cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour 4 tablespoons wine into mushroom mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high; add cream and remaining 2 tablespoons white wine. Cook and stir until gravy is creamy and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Amber D Marcu

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

Swiss Chard and Pecan Pesto

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir Swiss chard and garlic in hot oil until chard leaves have wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. 2 Process basil, pecans, sea salt, Parmesan cheese, and remaining olive oil in a food processor until all the ingredients are well integrated. Add Swiss chard mixture and lemon juice to the food processor; continue pulsing until the mixture is puréed. Season with salt and pepper.

By MeghanO

The Best Caesar Salad Dressing

The Best Caesar Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend mayonnaise, egg substitute, Parmesan cheese, water, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Transfer dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

By Patricia K

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat until butter is melted; add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour white wine into the pan and simmer until wine is mostly evaporated, scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in cream, chicken broth, and cheese; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened but doesn't boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in thyme and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

By Michele

Ingrid's Caesar Salad Dressing

Ingrid's Caesar Salad Dressing

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together mayonnaise, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, blue cheese dressing, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and anchovy paste in a bowl until well blended.
  2. 2 Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By MommyKirsten

Easy Alfredo Sauce

Easy Alfredo Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine whipping cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; sauce will thicken as it sits.

By Kathy Rose

Classic Alfredo Sauce

Classic Alfredo Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, nutmeg, and salt; stir constantly until cheese has melted.
  2. 2 Stir in egg yolk until well combined; simmer and stir over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

By B Mason

Four-Cheese Sauce

Four-Cheese Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir frequently until butter melts, and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, and Romano. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, just until cheese melts.
  3. 3 Serve immediately; sauce will thicken upon standing.

By Dominic

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper.
  3. 3 Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly. Thin with milk if cooked too long.
  4. 4 Toss with hot pasta to serve.

By DAWN CARTER

Parmesan Cream Sauce

Parmesan Cream Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Add in canned cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until warmed through. Mix in Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until smooth.

By thedailygourmet

Quick Alfredo Sauce

Quick Alfredo Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour and garlic salt into butter until mixture is smooth. Slowly beat half and half into flour mixture until completely incorporated.
  3. 3 Whisk Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic into sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate.

By distasi

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (No Nuts)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (No Nuts)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Blend tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a blender until mixed. Slowly add olive oil, about 1/4 cup at a time; blend until smooth.

By Jenny Crocker

Garlic Butter Sauce II

Garlic Butter Sauce II

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir the garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Toss hot cooked pasta (see Cook's Note) with olive oil and garlic mixture. Add the parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Serve with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese.

By George

Proper Homemade Pesto

Proper Homemade Pesto

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush garlic and a pinch of kosher salt in a mortar with the pestle until garlic is mashed and paste-like, 1 or 2 minutes. Add basil in 3 or 4 additions, crushing and pounding down the leaves until they form a fairly fine paste, about 8 minutes or more depending on size of leaves and thickness of stems. Add and pound in pine nuts.
  2. 2 Transfer a handful of grated cheese to mortar and pound into the sauce. Add another handful of cheese and incorporate into the mixture. Continue adding cheese a handful at a time until completely incorporated, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drizzle in olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time, pounding it into the sauce. When all the olive oil has been added and emulsified into the mixture, transfer pesto to a bowl and drizzle the surface with olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to a simmer, stirring often, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add mozzarella cheese once sauce has thickened and stir until smooth.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Allrecipes Member

The Best Classic Pesto

The Best Classic Pesto

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto

Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture. Blend until the pesto is a brilliant green color and smooth in texture. Season with salt and pepper.

By lrob96