This low carb cheese sauce is made with cheddar cheese and is SO quick and easy to make! Gluten free, LCHF and keto-friendly recipe.
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This cheddar cheese sauce is actually adapted from my low carb white sauce recipe – I left out the egg yolk and used shredded cheese to thicken the sauce instead. It's seriously easy to make and ready in just a few minutes!
I used a Triple Blend of cheddar: Vermont White, Sharp, and Mild – but of course you should use whichever style of cheddar that you prefer. I tasted for seasoning but for once I didn't think salt or pepper was necessary, so I haven't included it in the recipe card.
How to Make a Low Carb Cheese Sauce
Add cream cheese, heavy cream and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over a low heat until the cheese has melted. A non-stick whisk is useful for this recipe!
Add the shredded cheddar, a quarter cup at a time, stirring until it has melted before adding more.
Once the cheese has fully melted and the sauce has formed, remove from the heat.
This sauce is very thick and creamy – watch my short Instagram video to see the consistency. SO good!
You can use this low carb cheese sauce for all kinds of things – serve it over low carb spaghetti, with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or other veggies, or like I did and use it in a Cheesy Noodle Chicken Casserole!

Low Carb Cheese Sauce
This low carb cheese sauce is made with cheddar cheese and is SO quick and easy to make! Gluten free, LCHF and keto-friendly recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, heavy cream and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over a low heat until the cheese has melted.
- Add the shredded cheddar, a quarter cup at a time, stirring until it has melted before adding more.
- Once the cheese has fully melted and the sauce has formed, remove from the heat.
Notes
2g net carbs per serving (¼ cup).
This recipe makes approximately one cup of sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size ¼ CupAmount Per ServingCalories 285Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 94mgSodium 235mgCarbohydrates 2gNet Carbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 8g
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