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Low Carb Cheese Sauce

A quick and easy low carb cheese sauce recipe that is ready in 10 minutes and is so cheesy! The perfect keto-friendly sauce to serve for any occasion.
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 4 ounces grated cheese, (cheddar works well)

Instructions

  • Add the cream cheese, butter and whipping cream to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until they are completely melted and well incorporated.
  • Add salt, pepper, and mustard and stir to combine. 
  • Turn off the heat. Add the grated cheddar in two batches, mixing the cheese in to melt completely before adding more. The sauce should become more yellow and thick as the cheese melts into it. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted. 
  • Serve the low carb cheese sauce over low carb steamed vegetables, grilled meats or casseroles. 

Notes

To getting a smooth cheese sauce, melt the butter, cream, and cream cheese together completely. Then turn off the heat and add the cheese in batches and mix well. Keeping the heat on will cause the cheese to separate and your sauce will be lumpy. 
You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. To keep it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 2 weeks.
Reheat it slowly, stirring continuously until the sauce is heated through and completely smooth. 

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cheese Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.3
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.1
g
36
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.8
g
Cholesterol
 
33.4
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
263.8
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
19.4
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
3.6
g
7
%
Net carbs
 
1.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.