Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (2024)

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This keto cheese sauce recipe will become a staple in your cooking repertoire as it is super versatile. It's a quick and simple recipe.

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This keto cheese sauce will become a staple in your cooking repertoire as it is super versatile. It’s a quick and simple recipe and even Dan can make it! It can turn any boring old meat and three veg into keto heaven.This keto cheese sauce recipe has been one of our most popular recipes and we decided it was time to give it an update. In my opinion, this keto cheese sauce is better than any cheese sauce I have tried, including a version that would have flour in it. It is thick and creamy and extremely cheesy and is a great way to add some fat to lean meats and vegetables.

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Keto cheese sauce

Making a traditional cheese sauce involves flour and milk, which are both out once on a ketogenic diet. Replacing milk with pure cream (heavy whipping cream) was a pretty straight forward option, but Erika needed to find something to thicken the sauce in place of the flour.

So she did some experimentation with other thickeners like coconut flour and xanthan gum, but didn’t like the texture of the finished product. She was looking for a smoother, silkier sauce. So what better to thicken this keto cheese sauce than cheese itself! The cream cheese and parmesan cheese give both body and flavour to this delicious sauce.

The great thing about making this sauce, compared to a more traditional version, is that you just pop everything into the saucepan and whisk. No need to be making a roux, whisking in the milk and then worrying about lumps. It is quick and pretty much foolproof. Personally, I think it tastes better than the original too.

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Cream Cheese

For us, we always have a block of full fat Philadelphia cream cheese in our fridge. It’s one of our favourite keto ingredients. It can be used in sweet or savoury recipes and we love to use it in many of our recipes. We recommend always have a block of cream cheese in the fridge so you can at least whip up this quick and easy keto cheese sauce any time.

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Tips

  • These keto cheese sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few days. Just reheat in a saucepan on the stove top.
  • If you find it is lumpy, you can use an immersion blender to make it smooth or whisk rapidly.

Suggestions

  • This sauce with add delicious flavour and fat to any steamed vegetable side dish. Simply pour it over the top if your favourite steamed vegetables.
  • It also makes a great cheese vegetable bake or casserole. In a baking dish, pour our yummy keto cheese sauce over cooked broccoli or cauliflower, grate some cheese on top and bake in the oven.
  • Who doesn’t love Alfredo pasta? For a quick and tasty keto-friendly version pour our keto cheese sauce over zoodles or konjac noodles.
  • Try one of our most popular recipes, our Keto Tuna Mornay
  • You could also use this sauce in your own version of a keto-friendly lasagne! Check out our easy keto lasagne recipe here
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  • Small saucepan

Keto Cheese Sauce

These keto cheese sauce recipe is perfect on top of steamed vegetables, poured over your favourite protein like chicken or steak and is so quick and easy to make. It is a great way to add flavour to a meal. It is so smooth and creamy and the cheesiest cheese sauce you will ever taste. In my opinion, this keto cheese sauce is just as good, if not better than the cheese sauce we had as kids. Just typing this, I am craving this sauce, it is just that good.

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Keto Cheese Sauce

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This keto cheese sauce recipe will become a staple in your cooking repertoire as it is super versatile. It's a quick and simple recipe.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pure cream (heavy whipping cream)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50 g butter, cubed
  • 100 g cream cheese, cubed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium.

  • Whisk to combine and let simmer for a few minutes to combine and thicken slightly.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

NOTE THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VERY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED.

Nutrition Per Serve

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 42g | Net Carbs: 3g

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  1. Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (29)Chris says

    Absolutely delicious, quick and easy to make. Stores well.

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    • Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (30)havebutterwilltravel says

      Thanks so much Chris

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  2. Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (31)Anne says

    This keto cheese sauce is delicious and very easy. Perfect instead of bechamel.

    Reply

    • Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (32)havebutterwilltravel says

      We love it too – thanks Anne!

      Reply

  3. Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (33)Bev cooper says

    This is an awesome sauce. It can go with so many different things. I use it very regularly. Just love it

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    • Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe - Have Butter will Travel (34)havebutterwilltravel says

      So delicious

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What kind of butter can I have on keto? ›

Grass-grazed raw butter may be one of the healthiest dairy products on a ketogenic diet menu. Grass-grazed raw butter is basically pure raw fat; it has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero grams of protein.

Can you have butter on keto? ›

13. Butter. Butter is perfect for your keto lifestyle, as it's carb-free and about 80% fat ( 21 ). Though it was long considered a menace to heart health, current research indicates that there is only a small or neutral association between butter intake and heart disease and stroke risk ( 22 ).

What cheese is not keto friendly? ›

You can eat high fat foods like cheese on the Keto diet. Cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese are the best to consider. Cheese to avoid on Keto are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.

What is the best cheese to eat on keto? ›

According to nutritionists, the best cheeses to consume on keto are those varieties that are high-quality, full-fat, and grass-fed. Some keto-friendly cheese options include goat cheese, blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Processed and low-fat cheeses should be avoided while on keto.

What can I use instead of butter in keto baking? ›

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is an excellent substitute for butter in baking recipes. It's high in medium-chain triglycerides, which can help to boost ketone production in the body.

Is salted butter OK for keto? ›

Butter. It's a big thumbs up for butter, especially grass-fed butter, on the ketogenic diet as it contains only trace amounts of carbs per serving whether it's salted or unsalted. Like other fatty dairy products, butter is rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), the fatty acid that may promote fat loss.

Is peanut butter OK in keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Is Mayo OK on keto? ›

Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.

Is cheese and butter keto-friendly? ›

Both of these dairy products are very low in carbs and high in fat, making them ideal for keto ( 35 , 36 ). Like other fatty dairy products, butter and cream are rich in CLA, which may promote fat loss ( 31 ). Despite this, it is best to enjoy cream and half-and-half in moderation.

Can I eat unlimited cheese on keto? ›

(Just remember: Cheese isn't “unlimited” in a keto diet, as it still contains calories and carbs; it's also high in saturated fat, which is a less heart-healthy option than unsaturated fats, per the American Heart Association.)

Can you eat melted cheese on keto? ›

A mild cheddar cheese contains 9 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of carbohydrates for every 1-ounce portion. Thus, it is suitable for the ketogenic diet. It melts beautifully on sandwiches, lettuce-wrapped burgers, and low-carb bread. ]

Is sour cream keto friendly? ›

Regular, full fat sour cream is made from cream and contains far more fat than carbs. Therefore, it's considered keto-friendly. However, low fat or nonfat sour cream is not. Full fat sour cream can provide some variety in a keto diet when used as a dip base or incorporated into recipes to boost the fat content.

How many eggs can I eat for breakfast on keto? ›

It's totally fine and safe to eat up to 6 eggs a day while on the keto diet. You can consume even more eggs per day occasionally, as long as you make sure that you eat your greens, healthy fats and proteins from other sources.

Can you eat tomato on keto? ›

Can you eat tomatoes on the keto diet? "Tomatoes are keto," says Abby Langer, R.D., author of Good Food, Bad Diet. "They're low in carbs, so they fit perfectly into keto." One whole medium tomato contains roughly 5 grams of carbohydrates, of which 1.5 grams are fiber and 3 grams are sugar.

Can you eat banana on keto? ›

Bananas. Bananas may be great for muscle recovery, reducing bloat, and calming an upset stomach, but they're on the list of foods you can't eat on the keto diet. With 25g of carbs per 100g serving, bananas are too high in carbs.

Is anchor butter good for a keto diet? ›

When choosing to go low carb and high fat, choose Anchor Butter. It makes your keto meals tastier, too.

Is almond butter allowed in keto? ›

The short answer: almond butter definitely can be keto. As you now know, almonds are okay on their own, but as with many nut butters on the market, it's really easy to take a good thing and turn it into something unhealthy for you. That's why you must always check the ingredients list and nutrition facts first.

Is peanut butter keto friendly? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Is everything butter keto? ›

Our fix & fogg everything butter is a nut and seed spread packed full of nourishing hemp, chia, sesame, sunflower, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds with peanuts and almonds. it's crunchy, wholesome and 100% delicious. Our everything butter is vegan friendly, non-gmo, keto friendly, low carb, plant based and cruelty-free.

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