This Keto Alfredo Sauce with Colby Cheese is rich, creamy, and low in carbs, and it is different from the classic Alfredo. This luscious sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan, butter, & Colby cheese, and it is ideal for everybody on a low-carb or keto diet. Colby cheese adds a lovely color to the sauce, and it also adds a smooth & slightly tangy flavor, which enhances the flavor and texture of this sauce. This sauce goes well with grilled chicken, steamed veggies, or keto-friendly pasta substitutes like spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. This Keto Alfredo Sauce stores well, so it’s perfect for meal prep. This sauce is prepared very simply, and it is gluten-free as well. This Colby cheese sauce is a great choice for a hearty meal or a rich dip for low-carb snacks.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: ¼ cup
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Prep time: Five mins
- Course: Sauce
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Serving: 6 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Colby cheese
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: nutmeg or parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- It is utilized to make the sauce, and we have to utilize the unsalted butter to regulate the salt, as we prefer.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream is added to this sauce to make the rich and creamy sauce, and it keeps the sauce low-carb.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is added to this sauce to thicken the sauce and it also adds a nutty flavor in the sauce.
COLBY CHEESE:
- Colby cheese gives a silky, melty texture and a faint taste in the sauce, and this cheese is milder & creamier than cheddar.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder is added to prepare the flavorful sauce without the additional moisture or carbohydrates.
BLACK PEPPER & SALT:
- We have to utilize the black pepper and salt for the taste.
NUTMEG:
- Nutmeg is added to the sauce to give it the traditional touch, and it also adds depth and warmth to the sauce.
PARSLEY:
- We have to utilize the freshly chopped parsley for the additional flavor and color.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We would liquefy the butter in pan on medium setting.
- Now we can stir in heavy cream until heated, but don’t boil.
- Then we can slowly whisk in Colby & Parmesan cheese.
- We can mix continuously until the consistency of sauce gets thick and the cheese gets melt.
- Now we can add the salt, pepper, & garlic powder.
- We can garnish the sauce with nutmeg or parsley and serve it warm.
TIPS:
- We have to properly stir the cheese until the cheese melts to prevent the cheese from clumping.
- You have to work on a low flame to avoid spill of sauce.
- We would have to utilize the grated cheese so it melts easily.
- You can set the consistency of the sauce with the broth.
- We would add some pepper flakes to make the spicy sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would put the sauce in an airtight box and store the sauce for four days.
FREEZER:
- We would put the sauce in the individual portions and store the sauce for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this sauce only with the Colby cheese?
- We can make this sauce just with the Colby cheese, but if we also use the Parmesan cheese so it makes the sauce more flavorful and smooth.
How we would alter the sauce texture?
- If the sauce is thin, then we can add the additional cheese and let it simmer for some additional time, or if the consistency is too thick so we can add the broth to thin the consistency a little.
Is Colby cheese keto?
- The Colby cheese is completely keto, has reduced content of carbs, and is high in fats.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 21g
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbs: 1g
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Vitamin A: 800 IU
Calories: 220 kcal
Potassium: 50mg
