Super Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce for Canning or Freezing

July 27, 2020 / 81 Comments

Disclaimer

Canning any dairy is not recommended by the USDA. So you do what you feel is best for your family. I am not responsible for any problems or mishaps from any of my posts. Everything I post is for informational purpose only, and you use solely at your own risk.

I have a lot of children, homemade alfredo sauce is a great staple to have on hand for a quick lunch. Also, I have a child in college and these make for a nice meal for him to have at his dorm.

This goes great with my dehydrated pasta. It really makes for a quick meal. I often triple this recipe because of our family size. It always turns out great.

Recipe

2 sticks of butter
2 quart of heavy whipping cream
12 oz of grated parmesan cheese
16 oz cream cheese
5 teaspoons of garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot combine the cream and butter together over medium heat. When the butter is melted add in the cheese. Stir until it is melted. Add in the seasonings, and taste to make sure it is to your liking.

When canning I make sure my jars, lids, and rings are clean and hot. I fill my hot jars with sauce and remove air bubbles. Make sure to leave the proper amount of headspace- 1 inch. Put the jars into a hot pressure canner and process for 10 minutes at the correct pressure for your altitude.

To freeze divide it into freezer bags and be sure to get the air out. When you are ready to use defrost it under running water or leave out in the fridge.

To step it up a notch you can always grab some canned chicken and toss it in for Chicken Alfredo. Here is my video on how to can chicken.

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81 Comments

Sarah
September 9, 2022 at 6:27 pm Reply
What pressure # do you use?
Susan
September 1, 2022 at 7:54 pm Reply
Thank you so much! I make Alfredo all the time but couldn’t find directions on canning it. Every recipe for canning used cream cheese, yuk
- Pam
  September 15, 2022 at 2:07 am Reply
  This also calls for cream cheese.
- Pam
  September 15, 2022 at 2:12 am Reply
  How many quarts or pints does this recipe make?
Ann MacKenzie
February 22, 2022 at 2:44 pm Reply
The recipe calls for 12 oz. grated Parmesan. Is this the dry or fresh Parmesan?
- Sarah Smith
  February 27, 2022 at 10:17 pm Reply
  I used fresh. You can use whatever you have on hand.
Ann MacKenzie
February 22, 2022 at 2:44 pm Reply
The recipe calls for 12 oz. grated Parmesan. Is this the dry or fresh Parmesan?
- Sarah Smith
  February 27, 2022 at 10:17 pm Reply
  I used fresh. You can use whatever you have on hand.
Kathy
August 18, 2021 at 1:40 pm Reply
Hi. I canned the Alfredo sauce today for the first time. The flavor is amazing. All the jars sealed but they look curdled. Is this normal?
- Sarah Smith
  August 19, 2021 at 7:18 pm Reply
  The flavor is wonderful, and it may separate a bit but it is fine. Just let it cool and give it a shake if needed.
Kathy
August 18, 2021 at 1:40 pm Reply
Hi. I canned the Alfredo sauce today for the first time. The flavor is amazing. All the jars sealed but they look curdled. Is this normal?
- Sarah Smith
  August 19, 2021 at 7:18 pm Reply
  The flavor is wonderful, and it may separate a bit but it is fine. Just let it cool and give it a shake if needed.
Emily Hutchinson
July 24, 2021 at 5:23 pm Reply
Sounds rebellious I wanna try it what’s the shelf life?
- Sarah Smith
  August 19, 2021 at 7:20 pm Reply
  Hello Emily
  It is very rebellious ?
  I have a working pantry and we eat what we make within a year. I just keep restocking as needed. So I can’t give an exact shelf life.
Emily Hutchinson
July 24, 2021 at 5:23 pm Reply
Sounds rebellious I wanna try it what’s the shelf life?
- Sarah Smith
  August 19, 2021 at 7:20 pm Reply
  Hello Emily
  It is very rebellious ?
  I have a working pantry and we eat what we make within a year. I just keep restocking as needed. So I can’t give an exact shelf life.
Leslie
April 25, 2021 at 3:52 pm Reply
Yum,.. but where did you get those jars? They are adorable and gift worthy.
- Sarah Smith
  April 26, 2021 at 8:41 am Reply
  Believe it not I purchased those from the dollar store. They are really cute!
Leslie
April 25, 2021 at 3:52 pm Reply
Yum,.. but where did you get those jars? They are adorable and gift worthy.
- Sarah Smith
  April 26, 2021 at 8:41 am Reply
  Believe it not I purchased those from the dollar store. They are really cute!
Danielle Herrera
April 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm Reply
This looks so yummy!! I love Alfredo sauce and have been looking for what seems like forever for a way to preserve it, so I gotta ask, how is the taste when you use it? Is it more like store bought or does it still have that delicious homemade taste??
- Sarah Smith
  April 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm Reply
  Hello and Welcome! After this is canned it still taste homemade! It is delicious!!
Danielle Herrera
April 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm Reply
This looks so yummy!! I love Alfredo sauce and have been looking for what seems like forever for a way to preserve it, so I gotta ask, how is the taste when you use it? Is it more like store bought or does it still have that delicious homemade taste??
- Sarah Smith
  April 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm Reply
  Hello and Welcome! After this is canned it still taste homemade! It is delicious!!
Christine
December 19, 2020 at 11:12 pm Reply
I am an Aussie how much does a stick of butter weigh please
- Sarah Smith
  December 19, 2020 at 11:31 pm Reply
  Welcome!! One stick of butter is 110 grams.
Christine
December 19, 2020 at 11:12 pm Reply
I am an Aussie how much does a stick of butter weigh please
- Sarah Smith
  December 19, 2020 at 11:31 pm Reply
  Welcome!! One stick of butter is 110 grams.
Chelle
November 20, 2020 at 6:27 am Reply
I make my own butter will this make a difference?
- Sarah Smith
  November 20, 2020 at 6:42 am Reply
  Isn’t homemade butter the best?! No, the butter shouldn’t make a difference.
Chelle
November 20, 2020 at 6:27 am Reply
I make my own butter will this make a difference?
- Sarah Smith
  November 20, 2020 at 6:42 am Reply
  Isn’t homemade butter the best?! No, the butter shouldn’t make a difference.
Michelle
November 15, 2020 at 6:33 pm Reply
Do you vent 10 minutes then process for 10 minutes or do you just vent for 10 minutes then bring to pressure? When I do milk, I only vent then bring to pressure then shut off. Just wanting to make sure it’s actually processing after venting.
- Sarah Smith
  November 15, 2020 at 8:50 pm Reply
  I vent for 10 minutes, bring to pressure and process for 10 minutes.
  - Sarah
    September 9, 2022 at 6:25 pm Reply
    Do what pressure # do you use?
Michelle
November 15, 2020 at 6:33 pm Reply
Do you vent 10 minutes then process for 10 minutes or do you just vent for 10 minutes then bring to pressure? When I do milk, I only vent then bring to pressure then shut off. Just wanting to make sure it’s actually processing after venting.
- Sarah Smith
  November 15, 2020 at 8:50 pm Reply
  I vent for 10 minutes, bring to pressure and process for 10 minutes.
Mary
September 16, 2020 at 7:41 pm Reply
Sarah,
How many pints do you get from this batch?
- Sarah Smith
  September 16, 2020 at 7:49 pm Reply
  Mary, this makes 6 pints.
Mary
September 16, 2020 at 7:41 pm Reply
Sarah,
How many pints do you get from this batch?
- Sarah Smith
  September 16, 2020 at 7:49 pm Reply
  Mary, this makes 6 pints.
Nancy
September 15, 2020 at 2:56 pm Reply
Any chance you’ve tried this with the pasta IN it? That is, in it before canning it?
- Sarah Smith
  September 15, 2020 at 3:07 pm Reply
  Hello. No, I have never canned this with pasta. I always have dehydrated noodles on hand for a quick meal.
- Mary
  September 16, 2020 at 7:38 pm Reply
  Nancy,
  The pasta would be over cooked, and fall apart.
  - Sarah Smith
    September 16, 2020 at 7:47 pm Reply
    Yes
    - Nicole
      December 14, 2020 at 3:38 pm Reply
      Do you can this in quarts, pints etc & how many jars would you get from the quantities posted please
      - Sarah Smith
        December 15, 2020 at 11:15 am
        I have just canned this in half pints and pints. It makes 6 pints.
Nancy
September 15, 2020 at 2:56 pm Reply
Any chance you’ve tried this with the pasta IN it? That is, in it before canning it?
- Sarah Smith
  September 15, 2020 at 3:07 pm Reply
  Hello. No, I have never canned this with pasta. I always have dehydrated noodles on hand for a quick meal.
- Mary
  September 16, 2020 at 7:38 pm Reply
  Nancy,
  The pasta would be over cooked, and fall apart.
  - Sarah Smith
    September 16, 2020 at 7:47 pm Reply
    Yes
    - Nicole
      December 14, 2020 at 3:38 pm Reply
      Do you can this in quarts, pints etc & how many jars would you get from the quantities posted please
      - Sarah Smith
        December 15, 2020 at 11:15 am
        I have just canned this in half pints and pints. It makes 6 pints.
JoAnna
September 10, 2020 at 2:06 pm Reply
How do we know what pressure to use for our altitude? Is there a chart for diary?
- Sarah Smith
  September 10, 2020 at 2:54 pm Reply
  There isn’t a certain altitude chart for dairy. You just can it at your altitude. I’m around sea level, so I can at 10lbs or pressure. If you need further help, let me know.
JoAnna
September 10, 2020 at 2:06 pm Reply
How do we know what pressure to use for our altitude? Is there a chart for diary?
- Sarah Smith
  September 10, 2020 at 2:54 pm Reply
  There isn’t a certain altitude chart for dairy. You just can it at your altitude. I’m around sea level, so I can at 10lbs or pressure. If you need further help, let me know.
Edie
September 9, 2020 at 10:09 am Reply
Is there a misprint for how long you pressure can the sauce? Your recipe says 10 minutes.
- Sarah Smith
  September 9, 2020 at 10:40 am Reply
  No, there is no misprint. I pressure can this sauce for 10 minutes.
Edie
September 9, 2020 at 10:09 am Reply
Is there a misprint for how long you pressure can the sauce? Your recipe says 10 minutes.
- Sarah Smith
  September 9, 2020 at 10:40 am Reply
  No, there is no misprint. I pressure can this sauce for 10 minutes.
Kim Colby
September 6, 2020 at 7:38 pm Reply
Hello there. My husband cannot have cream cheese.. do you have an alternative?
- Sarah Smith
  September 6, 2020 at 10:01 pm Reply
  You can leave it out, and it will still be good.
- Marti Freez
  November 3, 2020 at 10:09 am Reply
  Kite hill makes a really good cream cheese with almond milk if dairy is a problem for him. This works for me and has made me so happy to have cream cheese back in my life.
Kim Colby
September 6, 2020 at 7:38 pm Reply
Hello there. My husband cannot have cream cheese.. do you have an alternative?
- Sarah Smith
  September 6, 2020 at 10:01 pm Reply
  You can leave it out, and it will still be good.
- Marti Freez
  November 3, 2020 at 10:09 am Reply
  Kite hill makes a really good cream cheese with almond milk if dairy is a problem for him. This works for me and has made me so happy to have cream cheese back in my life.
Michelle Bridges
September 4, 2020 at 6:44 pm Reply
I’m jarring it up right now but you didn’t say how much headspace you left. I’m going with 1 inch. Pressure varies but not headspace. Hope I’m doing it right.
- Sarah Smith
  September 4, 2020 at 9:17 pm Reply
  Yes, 1 inch headspace!! I’m so new to this blogging journey, so I’m learning as I go. Thank you letting me know, I left that out. If you haven’t yet joined me on Facebook, please do. Let me know how it turns out!
  - Amber
    October 15, 2020 at 11:12 am Reply
    What about water bath. I don’t have a pressure canner. I do have an 8 quart instapot if I can do in there?
    - Sarah Smith
      October 15, 2020 at 12:38 pm Reply
      Hello Amber
      I have never water bath it, but I am sure you could. I will look into that. An instant pot works as long as your elevation is under 1000 with that being said, I recommend double-checking what the manufacture says about what pressure your IP holds. Many of them are 11.6 PSI. So just check that and make sure. I hope this helps!
    - Sandy
      December 21, 2020 at 8:58 pm Reply
      Any thing dairy or meat in it water bath 3 hours
Michelle Bridges
September 4, 2020 at 6:44 pm Reply
I’m jarring it up right now but you didn’t say how much headspace you left. I’m going with 1 inch. Pressure varies but not headspace. Hope I’m doing it right.
- Sarah Smith
  September 4, 2020 at 9:17 pm Reply
  Yes, 1 inch headspace!! I’m so new to this blogging journey, so I’m learning as I go. Thank you letting me know, I left that out. If you haven’t yet joined me on Facebook, please do. Let me know how it turns out!
  - Amber
    October 15, 2020 at 11:12 am Reply
    What about water bath. I don’t have a pressure canner. I do have an 8 quart instapot if I can do in there?
    - Sarah Smith
      October 15, 2020 at 12:38 pm Reply
      Hello Amber
      I have never water bath it, but I am sure you could. I will look into that. An instant pot works as long as your elevation is under 1000 with that being said, I recommend double-checking what the manufacture says about what pressure your IP holds. Many of them are 11.6 PSI. So just check that and make sure. I hope this helps!
    - Sandy
      December 21, 2020 at 8:58 pm Reply
      Any thing dairy or meat in it water bath 3 hours
Glen Brown
July 27, 2020 at 5:50 pm Reply
sounds good
- Sarah Smith
  July 27, 2020 at 6:51 pm Reply
  Thank you! It is a family favorite.
Glen Brown
July 27, 2020 at 5:50 pm Reply
sounds good
- Sarah Smith
  July 27, 2020 at 6:51 pm Reply
  Thank you! It is a family favorite.