Low Carb Salsa Blanca
Get ready to take your taste buds on a creamy, flavor-packed journey with this Low Carb Salsa Blanca recipe! Perfectly crafted for keto and low-carb diets, this indulgent sauce combines rich cream cheese, heavy cream, and a blend of Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses to create a velvety base that's irresistibly smooth. Infused with aromatic minced garlic, a hint of cumin, and the bold kick of diced green chiles, this salsa takes traditional white sauces to the next level. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbaceous freshness, while a touch of salt and black pepper ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip for low-carb tortilla chips, a topping for grilled proteins, or a luxurious drizzle over roasted vegetables. Ideal for game night or a casual dinner party, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers bold flavor without the carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 4 oz Diced green chiles
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Cumin powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan, breaking it up with a spoon as it begins to melt.
Slowly add the heavy cream while continuously stirring to create a smooth mixture.
Once the cream cheese and heavy cream are blended, add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
Continue to stir until all the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, cumin powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the salsa blanca is evenly heated and well combined, remove it from the heat.
Serve warm as a dip with low-carb tortilla chips or as a sauce over grilled meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.5 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 651 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3909 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1269 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*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.
