Tony Chachere's Basic Cream Sauce Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this incredibly easy and adaptable cream sauce recipe! Perfect as a base for pasta, seafood, or chicken, this Tony Chachere's inspired sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. Customize it with your favorite additions like mushrooms, shrimp, or cheese for a truly unique culinary experience. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 728.9 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tony Chachere's Basic Cream Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) margarine
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Half And Half Cream

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How to Make Tony Chachere's Basic Cream Sauce

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Season generously with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste).
  6. Stir in your choice of additions: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, 1/2 cup crab meat, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or 2 egg yolks (whisked). Combine as desired!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

133g

Carbs

4g