A collection of delectable cream sauce recipes - for pasta, chicken, salmon, seafood and even pork. The preparation times vary based on the complexity of each individual sauce, but overall expect about 20 minutes or less in most cases. Heavy cream is a must have ingredient common to all the recipes below.
2teaspoonCajun seasoningor to taste OR 2 teaspoon (or to taste) red pepper flakes + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Simple Cheese Cream Sauce
1 ½cupheavy cream
1teaspoongarlic salt
1teaspoondried oregano
1 ½cupshredded cheesemust be good melting cheese such as cheddar, at room temperature
Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sauce
1cupheavy cream
2tablespoonwhole grain mustard
Instructions
CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE
In a non-stick pan over medium heat begin to brown the chorizo while gently breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When mostly cooked through, remove any excess fat with a small spoon (may not need to). Add the heavy cream, stir, bring to simmer and cook for another couple of minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
HONEY MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
In a sauce pan over medium heat add the heavy cream, mustard and honey. Whisk until combined and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
SPICY CREAM SAUCE (CAJUN OR RED PEPPER FLAKES)
In a sauce pan over medium heat add heavy cream and chicken base. Stir to combine and bring to simmer. Add Cajun seasoning OR red pepper flakes (plus optional Parmesan). Simmer until sauce thickens to your liking or thicken with slurry.
SIMPLE CHEESE CREAM SAUCE
Add the heavy cream to a sauce pan, place on stove and heat over the highest setting of low available before you get to medium-low. Add garlic salt and dried oregano and stir. Once you observe the cream forming a skin on the surface, it is hot enough. In batches add the shredded cheese and stir to combine. Add the next batch only after the previous one has been incorporated. When the sauce is smooth, remove from the heat and serve immediately. Leftovers of this sauce must be warmed up on low, with a bit of extra heavy cream, otherwise the fat from the cheese might cause it to separate.
WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the heavy cream and the whole grain mustard. Bring bring to simmer and let reduce for a couple of minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.