Garlic Parmesan Sauce
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Aug 27, 2025 
Learn how easy it is to make this deliciously rich and creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce with a handful of pantry staples in under 20 minutes. It’s perfect as a dip for wings and snacks, toss with pasta, and more!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Savory garlic, nutty Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream all melted together in a smooth and luscious sauce… What’s not to love? This easy stovetop recipe makes the richest, creamiest, most irresistible Parmesan Garlic Sauce!
Our fabulous Garlic Parmesan Sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for buffalo wings or Parmesan wings, for warm breadsticks and sausage rolls, or as a pasta sauce for brilliant pasta creations!
Why You’ll Love Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Ready in twenty – This simple yet unforgettably delicious garlic parmesan sauce is ready in just under 20 minutes!
- Pairs with everything – From dipping sauce for wings and bread to a silky rich topping to your favorite pasta, you can enjoy this sauce on pretty much everything.
Give this simple better than store-bought recipe a try one time, and I’m sure you’ll keep a jar on hand at all times.
Ingredients and Tips
- Butter – Unsalted butter is best for quality control.
- All-purpose flour – Use a regular flour to make a thick roux.
- Garlic – Use finely minced garlic to release the fragrant oils.
- Italian seasoning – Our easy homemade Italian seasoning recipe is a must-have.
- Chicken broth – I suggest using low-sodium because you’ll get a lot of salt from the cheese.
- Heavy cream – This makes the richest and smoothest Parmesan garlic sauce.
- Parmesan cheese – Use grated parmesan because it easily melts into the sauce.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Gluten-free – Use a GF flour for the roux.
- Spiciness – Stir in a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Extra cheese – Mix in some extra shredded mozzarella to make this sauce even cheesier.
- Bacon – To make this sauce even more rich and slightly smoky, add in some cooked crumbled bacon.
- Spices – Customize the flavor of this dipping sauce by adding other seasonings like taco seasoning, Cajun or Creole seasoning, or ranch dressing mix.
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce
This garlic parmesan sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners, and with just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have this sauce ready in no time.
Find the full Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Allow the sauce to cool and then store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheating Leftovers – Reheat in a microwave in short bursts, or in a saucepan over medium heat.
Serving Suggestions
This sauce is so good you’ll want to eat it with a spoon! But if you *do* manage to save some, here are a few ideas for what to serve with rich and creamy Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce:
- Chicken wings – Crispy baked buffalo wings or go big with garlic parmesan wings. Make sure to add a side of fresh-cut veggies!
- Breadsticks – Warm homemade breadsticks are made for dipping.
- Vegetables – Drizzle garlic-parmesan wing sauce over roasted potatoes, broccoli, or green beans for a kid-friendly side dish.
- Pizza – I mean, pizza crust is basically a breadstick! Use the dipping sauce to dunk the slices, OR use it as pizza sauce instead of traditional tomato sauce.
- Pasta – Toss the sauce with whatever cooked noodles you like for a simple and delicious meal.
- Sausage balls – The creamy sauce tastes great with classic sausage balls, or try these spicy sausage rolls.
- Chicken nuggets – Upgrade your dipping beyond ketchup and serve nuggets and tenders with this bold and flavorful garlic sauce.
Garlic Parmesan Cheese Sauce
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and flour. Whisk as the butter melts creating a smooth foamy roux. Continue to stir and cook the roux for 3-4 minutes, until it is golden brown. Add the garlic and simmer another 2-3 minutes.
- Once the garlic has softened, stir in the Italian seasoning, onion powder, and chicken broth. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has completely melted into the sauce. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These sauces are similar, but not exactly the same. Alfredo sauce is made with more broth and heavy cream so it’s not quite so thick as dipping sauce. This Parmesan garlic wing sauce includes lots of grated parm, and Alfredo sauces can include additional cheese like mozzarella and/or asiago cheese.
The broth mixture needs to be very hot… Not boiling, but the temperature of the sauce needs to come back up to hot after the heavy cream is added to melt the cheese properly.
This turned out to be flavorful and extra delicious! So rich and creamy. Looking forward to making it again this weekend for pasta night!
It’s easy to make and tastes amazing. Perfect for homemade gourmet meals!
I needed an easy sauce for pasta and this one was a winner! Quick and simple.