Dress up plain veggies with this quick and easy cheese sauce! Mascarpone cheese makes it smooth and creamy, the cheddar gives it a classic flavor and a little tang from the lemon zest just brings it all home! It literally takes 5 minutes to make and pairs beautifully with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, you name it. It’s a great way to add flavor and healthy fats to your macros!
Then add in the mascarpone cheese, salt and pepper. Once the mascarpone is melted, add in the cheddar cheese and stir.
Easy Cheesy Sauce for Veggies - Keto and Low Carb
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Dress up plain veggies with this quick and easy cheese sauce! Mascarpone cheese makes it smooth and creamy, the cheddar gives it a classic flavor and a little tang from the lemon zest just brings it all home! It literally takes 5 minutes to make and pairs beautifully with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, you name it!
Course: Condiment, sauce
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-2 teaspoons of salt to taste
Preparation
Add the butter to a sauce pan on medium heat. Add in the heavy cream and heat for a minute. Then add in the mascarpone cheese, salt and pepper.
Once the mascarpone is melted, add in the cheddar cheese and stir. Cook over medium low heat for a few minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Mine took a little over 3 minutes.
Once thickened, add in the lemon zest and serve.
Recipe Notes
Optional: If serving with broccoli or asparagus, I highly recommend adding the zest of 2 lemons.