Low Fat Cream Cheese Sauce
Transform your meals with this irresistibly creamy yet guilt-free Low Fat Cream Cheese Sauce, perfect for those seeking flavor-packed, health-conscious options. Made with low-fat cream cheese and skim milk, this silky sauce delivers rich, indulgent flavor without the calorie overload. Seasoned with fragrant garlic and onion powders, a hint of black pepper, and a delicate balance of salt, it's finished with vibrant parsley and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a zesty twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over pasta, enhancing steamed veggies, or spreading on your favorite dishes. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome, fresh ingredients, it’s a light yet decadent addition to your menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low fat cream cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the low fat cream cheese and skim milk over medium-low heat.
Stir constantly with a whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
Gradually mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
Continue to stir and cook the sauce until it begins to thicken, which should take additional 3-5 minutes.
Once thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a fresh burst of flavor.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
