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!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and smooth.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Season with salt, black pepper, and ground mustard for extra depth of flavor. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Continue to cook the sauce over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed or roasted vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(462.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1732.9

Total Fat 166.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 504.8mg	0%
Sodium 1918.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1091.7mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 205.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.4%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 2.1%