Description
A delicious and creamy low carb cheese sauce that is perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and combined with the butter.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- This cheese sauce pairs well with keto-friendly sides like pork rinds, celery sticks, or cucumber slices for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: varies