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Keto Alfredo Sauce

January 20, 2020 by Sandra Shaffer Leave a Comment

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My Keto Alfredo Sauce is a perfect addition to your meal plan.  Loaded with flavor and easy to add to your favorite zoodles or grilled chicken recipe. This is an ideal weeknight recipe for the whole family. 

The finished keto sauces look almost too good to eat, here we see the keto alfredo sauce in a bowl ready to be served.

Keto Alfredo Sauce

One thing everyone on a keto diet misses is the pasta they are used to making. 

It’s not just about the pasta, that’s easy to replace, but it’s the sauces. Most people don’t realize just how much added sugar and even flour goes into your everyday pasta sauce recipe. 

From alfredo sauce to marinara, the added sugars can be tough when trying to follow a keto diet. 

This recipe makes sure you can enjoy a rich Alfredo with zero worry about going off of your ketogenic diet. 

Keto alfredo sauce goes great with traditional noodles or with zoodles for a completely keto friendly meal.

Should I Use Fresh Parmesan Cheese?

Absolutely!  Don’t grab that plastic green can of “cheese”.  This calls for the real deal.

Go to your local deli or the cheese section of your market and get a good quality parmesan for this recipe. 

It’s an absolute must for flavor, but also to keep this a keto friendly recipe. 

  • Here we see the very beginning of our keto alfredo sauce recipe, the melted butter ready to have more ingredients added!
    Melt butter and garlic
  • Next up we add the cream cheese to our low carb alfredo sauce recipe and allow it to begin melting.
    Add cream cheese

What Should I Serve Low Carb Alfredo Sauce With?

A good keto alfredo sauce can be used in dozens of different ways.  My first is always with zoodles, but you can also use it for some other great things in your menu. 

  • Add as a dipping sauce with keto breadsticks or this grain free bread. 
  • Use with eggplant or zucchini slices and spinach for an alfredo lasagna recipe. 
  • Pour over grilled chicken in place of the avocado salsa.
  • Try chicken breasts with slices of ham for a variation of chicken cordon bleu. 
  • Pour over grilled asparagus. 
  • Use as a dip for baked zucchini fries.
  • Mix in grilled shrimp and vegetables. 
  • Replace the cream and cheese in this low carb chicken casserole recipe with this alfredo. 

Another great addition to this meal are my keto crab stuffed mushrooms.  They are delicious and go great alongside alfredo. 

  • The thick and creamy keto alfredo sauce is starting to look great!
    Mix until creamy
  • We slowly add in the rest of our cheeses and seasonings for the perfect keto alfredo sauce.
    Add parmesan cheese

How Long is This Keto Alfredo Sauce Recipe Good For?

If you are not making this to use the same day, it is good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. 

I have frozen this sauce before in a large freezer bag, and allowed it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating and using.

This method makes it good for up to 3 months in the freezer.  Just make sure to properly date and label the jar before freezing. 

  • Salt and pepper are the final touches on our keto alfredo sauce, once they are combined we can serve this delicious keto sauce!
    Add salt and pepper
  • Giving the keto alfredo sauce recipe a final stir to make sure everything is well combined before we serve up this delicious low carb alfredo sauce.
    Stir until creamy

Can I Make Low Carb Alfredo Sauce Without Cream Cheese?

There are many sauce options without cream cheese.  I find, however, that making it keto friendly, the use of cream cheese gives the best texture and flavor. 

For most who make this without the cream cheese, they simply add additional Parmesan cheese. 

This horizontal view shows us the keto alfredo sauce recipe finished and ready to be served!

Can I Make This Keto Without Heavy Cream?

I would not recommend making this recipe without heavy cream. 

Most other milk products are higher in carbohydrates and would be unsuitable for this recipe.  You could try a rich almond milk option, but the flavor and consistency wouldn’t be the same.

If you are unable to have heavy cream for some reason, you may want to look for a different sauce option that fits your needs.

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Yield: 6-8 servings

Keto Alfredo Sauce

Keto Alfredo Sauce

Creamy alfredo sauce low carb style! This is a delicious flavorful white sauce for zoodles, chicken or use as a dip!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • ¾ cups parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan melt butter, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add in the heavy cream and cream cheese. 
  3. Slowly add parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until well incorporated.
  4. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately with zucchini noodles or over broccoli and chicken.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 173Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 340mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish - Sauce

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