Alfredo Sauce Mix

A homemade Alfredo sauce mix for the pantry provides a convenient and flavorful way to enjoy creamy, rich Alfredo sauce anytime without the need for perishable ingredients. With a simple blend of dry ingredients, this mix allows for quick preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings batches

Calories 68 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups parmesan cheese dehydrated
2 tablespoons sour cream powder

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
When ready to cook, measure out 1/4 cup mix and add it to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 cup milk or water depending on your preference or dietary needs. Whisk continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, continuing to stir constantly to avoid scorching. Cook until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency, then remove from heat and use as needed.

Notes

Use shelf-stable Parmesan powder (not fresh-grated or shredded) so the mix stores at room temperature. If your Parmesan requires refrigeration, either store the finished mix in the fridge or leave the Parmesan out and add fresh-grated when you cook the sauce.

For a smooth sauce: whisk the dry mix with a small splash of cold milk into a paste before adding the rest of your liquid. Adding everything at once over high heat is the main cause of a grainy texture.

Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place, this mix keeps for 12–18 months. To extend shelf life, use a food-safe oxygen absorber and fill the jar as full as possible.

This helps absorb humidity and keeps powders from clumping.

Reduce Oxygen Exposure (Huge for Dairy). Oxygen = rancid flavors over time.

Best practices: Store in airtight glass jars (mason jars > plastic)

Fill jars as full as possible (less air space)

For long-term storage:

Add a food-safe oxygen absorber (100cc)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 0.2mg