Low Carb Cream Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the velvety perfection of this Low Carb Cream Cheese Sauce, an irresistible combination of creamy, cheesy, and buttery flavors that’s perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like cream cheese, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan, this sauce delivers a rich and luscious texture in only 15 minutes. Its subtle hints of garlic and onion powder add depth, while the buttery base and Parmesan create a naturally decadent finish. Perfect for topping grilled chicken, steaming vegetables, or swirling into keto-friendly noodles, this sauce is a versatile and easy-to-make addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. Whether you’re meal prepping or enhancing your favorite low-carb dish, this recipe is a must-try for creamy sauce enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously until well incorporated and smooth.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the flavors evenly with the cream mixture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. This should take about 2 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately over your favorite low-carb dish, such as grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, or shirataki noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.1 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.6 g | 573% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 2800 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*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.
