Olive Garden-like Alfredo Sauce

1 pint heavy cream
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- or up to 3/4 cup
1 teaspoon garlic powder

In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer this for 15-20 minutes on low. You may wish to season with a little salt and pepper.



NOTES : You really need to use heavy cream, half and half just doesn't work as well. The longer you can simmer this, the better it tastes.
This is wonderful to dip those great olive garden bread sticks in.