Cheesy Alfredo Sauce With Mushrooms and Fresh Tomato
photo by Bay Laurel
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped and divided (about 2 tablespoons, do not finely mince)
- 1 (8 ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (can use more)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use white salt or to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
- 1⁄3 cup sour cream (can use a little more)
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced (can use more)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
directions
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt 1/3 butter; add in onion, garlic and sliced mushrooms, cook stirring until the onions are transparent.
- Stir in flour, chili flakes, salt and Italian seasoning; stir for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add in the milk and cream; bring to a boil stirring over medium heat until smooth, creamy and thickened.
- Reduce heat to low then stir in Parmesan cheese and shredded cheese blend; stir until the cheese has melted.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth and heated through, then stir in the chopped tomatoes.
- Season with black pepper.
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