All Purpose Cream Sauce Mix Recipe

Say goodbye to expensive condensed cream soups! This incredibly easy recipe lets you create a versatile cream sauce mix in minutes, saving you money and time. Perfect for countless dishes, from creamy soups and sauces to decadent sausage gravy, this pantry staple is a must-have for budget-friendly, delicious cooking. Make a batch today and enjoy the savings!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 455.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All Purpose Cream Sauce Mix

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How to Make All Purpose Cream Sauce Mix

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 cups powdered milk while continuously mixing to avoid lumps.
  3. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons butter and mix until well combined and creamy.
  4. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
  5. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
  6. **To make Condensed Cream Soup:** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 1/4 cups water and 1/2 cup of the cream sauce mix until smooth.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens (approximately 6-8 minutes).
  8. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, continuing to stir.
  9. **To make Medium White Sauce:** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup water and 1/4 cup of the cream sauce mix until smooth.
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens (approximately 5-6 minutes).
  11. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, continuing to stir.
  12. **For Sausage Gravy:** Start with the medium white sauce recipe above. Crumble 1 cup cooked and drained sausage into the sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

209 g

Sugar

168g

Fat

3g

Carbs

25g