Creamy Cheese Sauce for Veggies Low Carb
Elevate your favorite low-carb veggies with this rich and indulgent Creamy Cheese Sauce! Perfectly velvety and packed with bold flavors, this easy-to-make sauce combines heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and two types of savory, melted cheeses—cheddar and Parmesan—for a luscious texture and a cheesy punch. The quick 15-minute recipe is enhanced with a hint of garlic and optional ground mustard for an extra depth of flavor, making it a keto-friendly game-changer for your broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini. With just a few simple steps, this low-carb cheese sauce transforms roasted or steamed vegetables into an irresistible, satisfying dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground mustard (optional, for enhanced flavor)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
Slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, allowing each addition to fully melt before adding more.
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground mustard for extra depth of flavor. Stir well to combine.
Continue to cook the sauce over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed or roasted vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.1 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.0 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1918 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
