Low Carb Cream Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Low Carb Cream Cheese Sauce, a keto-friendly delight that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Perfectly creamy and packed with flavor, this easy sauce combines cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, and a touch of parmesan for a luxurious texture, while hints of garlic and onion powder add subtle savory notes. With only a handful of simple ingredients, this versatile sauce is a quick and satisfying addition to grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, or low-carb pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or shirataki. Whether you’re following a low-carb lifestyle or just craving a decadent accompaniment to your meal, this sauce is the ultimate way to elevate your dishes without the carb overload.
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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
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously until well incorporated and smooth.
Step 4
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the flavors evenly with the cream mixture.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 6
Add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. This should take about 2 minutes.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately over your favorite low-carb dish, such as grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, or shirataki noodles.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (541.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1972.4 |
| Total Fat 193.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 574.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2800.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.7g | |
| Protein 30.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 675.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 337.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories