Name: Low Carb Cheese Sauce
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup cream cheese; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup water; ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; salt and pepper, to taste

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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'd tried making this sauce with a blend of cheddars and also a single sharp cheddar – and they're both good. It just depends how strong you want the sauce!

How to Make a Low Carb Cheese Sauce

Add some shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and water to a medium saucepan.

Cook over a low-medium heat stirring frequently. A non-stick whisk is useful for this recipe!

If the sauce starts to bubble, reduce the heat. Once the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth, remove from the heat. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.

You can use this low carb cheese sauce for all kinds of things here are some ideas:

Mix it with low carb spaghetti
Serve it over roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or other low carb veggies
Use it in my Cheesy Noodle Chicken Casserole
Serve it as a dip for raw veggies like jicama or broccoli
Substitute it for a white sauce in a low cab lasagna
Use it in my Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bake – recipe coming soon!

Or how about changing the flavor profile? You could try different cheeses, add in some herbs, or perhaps a little chipotle pepper or paprika!