Craving that cheesy goodness but worried about carbs? Look no further! This ultra-creamy, luscious keto cheese sauce is your answer. With just 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you can whip up a velvety smooth, low-carb sauce that will elevate any dish.
Looking for more delicious keto sauce recipes? try my tangy keto BBQ sauce, perfect low-carb pizza sauce, or my creamy keto alfredo sauce.
Why This Keto Cheese Sauce is a Game-Changer
- Indulgent yet Guilt-Free: We’ve cracked the code to a rich, satisfying cheese sauce with only 1g net carbs per serving. Say goodbye to carb-laden cravings and hello to keto-friendly deliciousness!
- Unbelievably Versatile: This sauce is your new culinary best friend. Drizzle it over steak, veggies, chicken, or even use it as a dip. The possibilities are endless!
- Foolproof & Fast: No complicated techniques or hours of simmering. Just melt, whisk, and enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese is the base of our sauce, providing creaminess and richness. Opt for full-fat for the best texture and flavor.
- Butter: Adds a touch of luxury and helps the sauce melt smoothly.
- Heavy Cream: This creates a velvety texture and balances the richness of the cheese.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melts beautifully into the sauce, creating a smooth and stringy consistency.
How To Make The Best Keto Cheese Sauce
- Melt & Combine: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream together, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add the Cheese: Gradually add the shredded mozzarella, whisking continuously until it’s fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy your keto cheese sauce immediately or store it in the fridge for later. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking to ensure a smooth consistency.
Serving Suggestions
- Steak Night Superstar: Take your steak to the next level with a generous drizzle of this keto cheese sauce. The combination of rich flavors is simply irresistible.
- Veggie Delight: This sauce transforms plain steamed broccoli or cauliflower into a cheesy masterpiece. It adds flavor and healthy fats to your veggie sides.
- Chicken’s New Best Friend: Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, this keto cheese sauce will complement your chicken perfectly.
- Seafood Sensation: Use it as a dip for shrimp, lobster, or crab. It’s the perfect way to add richness and flavor to your keto-friendly seafood dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
While mozzarella is ideal for its melting properties, you can experiment with other cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack. The flavor and texture may change slightly.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring until smooth.
Freezing is not recommended, as it can affect the texture. It’s best enjoyed fresh or within a few days of refrigeration.
Keto Cheese Sauce
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, place the cream cheese, butter and heavy cream and place over low heat.8 ounces Cream Cheese, 1 cup Butter, 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Continue stirring until the cream cheese has melted and all ingredients are combined.
- Add the mozzarella cheese and whisk continuously until it is melted and fully combined.2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Use the sauce immediately, or store in the fridge. Reheat over low heat, whisking continuously.
Notes
Nutrition
Adjust the serving amounts in the recipe card above to make a larger batch of Keto Cheese Sauce.
Check out my other keto sauce recipes.
Yummy! Second time making I dissolved 1.5 tsp sodium citrate in a bit of warm cream and added to pot. Made it much less stringy/clingy and more pourable. Also increased cream by 1/2 cup to thin a little bit. So, so good!
Thank you JG 🙂
Has anyone tried cheddar cheese in place of the mozzarella?
Hi Dee, we find Cheddar too oily when its melted.
I am making this ahead of time in a casserole. Will this reheat nicely in the oven after being in the refrigerator mixed into casserole?
Hi Vicki, yes it should be fine.
Can I use half mozzarella and half parmesan?
Not sure about that, Debbie. you can try but the parmesan will definitely change the consistency. But it may work. There’s only one way to find out.
This was delicious!! I added a little bit of salt, pepper and some nutmeg to make it taste more like a bechamel. I poured it over some steamed cauliflower, added some Trader Joe’s shredded emmental/swiss cheese mix and baked it in the oven at 400F for 15 mins. Delicious!!
Hello Morgane, thank you so much for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed the cheese sauce.
So good and so easy. I use this for lasagne
So glad you liked the cheese sauce, Linda.
Does this sauce freeze well if I made a larger batch? 🙂
Hello Mindez, no sorry freezing will ruin cheese sauce, sorry.
I froze it in very small containers (maybe 1/4 to 1/2 c) and it did fine. As it thaws and I reheat it, I do it a lot of stirring. It worked great for me to freeze it. I take out one of my little containers, thaw it, stir it and eat it with my chicken or whatever. The sauce is very thick and I may try something to thin it a little, but it is so good!
This is my go to cheese sauce now, my family loves it too even though they’re not low carb! Thank you!
So glad you love it Sharen.
Oh My YUMMMMMMM!!!!
This recipe is AMAZING! So simple and oh so tasty! Admittedly I did fudge a few quantities but the whole experience was just PERFECT! Definitely adding this to my recipe repotoire! Thank you so much for this recipe!
After beginning my low carb journey 13 months ago (and reaping the benefits of 22 kg weight loss in the first 6 months and most importantly a reduction of the inflammation in my osteoarthrititic knees) I desperately needed a low carb cheese sauce for my cauliflower au gratin. It’s winter time and what better comfort food is there than cream cheese, cheese, cream and butter. Not to mention more cheese grilled on the top lol.
Thank you
That’s exactly why i went searching for a keto bachamel. Cauliflower au gratin! *fingers crossed*
Utterly delicious
Thanks Chloe!!
Sensational sauce and so quick and easy to make
So easy and so tasty!