Keto Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate low-carb comfort food with this Keto Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce, a rich and velvety blend of sharp cheddar and Gouda cheeses, perfectly spiced with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika for an irresistible Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy keto recipe combines the creamy decadence of butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream to create a gorgeously smooth sauce that's perfect for dipping, drizzling, or even baking. Whether you prefer it with crunchy pork rinds, low-carb tortilla chips, or fresh veggies, this customizable nacho cheese sauce—with optional jalapeño slices for a spicy kick—makes the perfect crowd-pleaser at parties or for a cozy night in. It's keto-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, making it a must-try for cheese lovers on a low-carb diet.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Gouda cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup jalapeño slices (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Step 2
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan and stir continuously until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring, ensuring that the mixture remains smooth.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and add the grated sharp cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese to the saucepan.
Step 5
Stir the cheese mixture continuously until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6
Stir in the garlic powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Continue stirring until the spices are well integrated into the sauce.
Step 8
If desired, fold in the jalapeño slices for an added kick.
Step 9
Serve the Keto Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce warm, with your preferred keto-friendly dippers like low-carb tortilla chips, pork rinds, or celery sticks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (494.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1681.0 |
| Total Fat 157.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 476.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2513.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.8g | |
| Protein 50.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1342.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 467.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories