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Bechamel Sauce

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Low Carb Bechamel Sauce Recipe (1)

Hey there! This Keto Friendly, Low Carb Bechamel Sauce was the result of a readers request and I am so happy about it! Thank you!!! My family was thrilled with the result.

Bechamel Sauce is considered one of the five "Mother" sauces in French cooking and it usually made with high carb white flour. But, I think this redesigned sauce comes pretty dang close in terms of flavor and consistency.

Served Keto Low Carb Bechamel Sauce
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🥘Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz. cream cheese * room temp and cubed for easier melting
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon - dry (trust me on this ingredient)

It won't make your sauce "chickeny". But it does make up for the fact that you won't be using the forbidden white flour. It won't be quite as good without it.

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper - to taste of course.
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt *to taste if needed

👩🏾‍🍳How to make the Bechamel Sauce:

  • Add the heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, bouillon, pepper, and nutmeg to a medium-sized, saucepan. Heat on low while whisking until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  • Heat uncovered while continuing to whisk for a few minutes, until a desired consistency is reached. DO NOT BOIL or the sauce will get grainy.
  • Test seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve as desired and keep leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days.

🍽️Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Whisk

📋Tips & FAQ's

Can I freeze this sauce?

I don;t think anyone would really need to because it's so quick and easy to make but just in case... it's a hard no on freezing this sauce.

It'll be weird when it thaws back out. If you don't think you can finish it in 4-5 days, make a half batch.

What do I use this sauce on?

Anything. You can put this delicious sauce on anything but here are just a few ideas.

  • Eggs, Veggies, Poultry, Fish and Meat
  • Wonder Noodles (OMG)
  • Carbquick Biscuits
  • Portuguese Pork Chops
  • Shredded Brussels Sprouts
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Garlic Parm Green Beans
  • Use it on these Smothered Pork Chops instead of the original Sauce.
  • Drink it like a lunatic (Just seeing if anyone reads this section 😎)

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That's all for the Low Carb Bechamel Sauce Recipe!

I hope you love my take on the Keto Bechamel Sauce! My family sure did and they aren't really in the habit of fibbing about that sort of thing to spare my feelings.

I've gotten pretty tough over the last few years of recipe social media criticism 😎.

As always, if you have any questions please let me know in the section below.

Au Revoir Mon Ami....

Bran

Low Carb Bechamel Sauce FI

Keto Bechamel Sauce

Bran
This creamy sauce has a toothsome richness that's perfect for meat and low carb noodles alike. While traditional Bechamel is made with a roux of flour, butter and cream, this "Mother" sauce base can be recreated with low carb ingredients in a way that keeps all the flavors you're looking for alive.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 12 mins
Course Condiments, Sauce
Cuisine French, Keto
Servings 6 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

Sauce Pan
Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz. cream cheese * room temp and cubed for easier melting
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon dry (trust me on this ingredient)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt *to taste if needed

Instructions
 

  • Add the heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, bouillon, pepper, and nutmeg to a medium-sized, saucepan. Heat on low while whisking until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
    Whisk all ingredients
  • Heat uncovered while continuing to whisk for a few minutes, until a desired consistency is reached. DO NOT BOIL or the sauce will get grainy.
    Heating and whisking Keto Bechamel
  • Test seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve as desired and keep leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days.
    Served Keto Low Carb Bechamel Sauce

Notes

This recipe makes 6 servings. Do not freeze.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 39gSodium: 149mgFiber: 1gNet Carbs: 3gFat Ratio per Serving: 95.12%Protein Ratio per Serving: 4.34%Carb Ratio per Serving: 3.25%
Keyword gluten free, heavy cream
Tried this recipe?Mention @ketocastleinthemountains or tag #ketocastleinthemountains!

The nutritional information for the Low Carb Bechamel Sauce is provided as a courtesy.

We are pretty careful about our figures but if you ever feel like anything is off please feel free to do your own calculations. 

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About Bran

I'm the Queen B here @ Castle in the Mountains. BSN, MBA. I am a keto enthusiast and food blogging coach.

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