Cheddar Cheese Sauce

[Shel_B]

I was thinking of making a cheddar cheese sauce to drizzle over some broccoli, however, the recipes that I have for the sauce all include flour (to make the base) and milk. Any cooks out there that might have a suggestion or two to make the sauce low or no carb? Calories are not an issue.

I was thinking of using heavy cream instead of milk, but was concerned that the sauce might be too thick or rich.

[hummingbirdkiss]

I eat low carb and heavy cream with butter and cheddar is wonderful on vegetables just add some stock maybe if you think it is too rich?

[pax]

FWIW, I have subbed half heavy cream and half water for a lot milk in recipes and had no worries.

Never for cc sauce, though. i'd like to know how it goes for you. Good luck.

[dockhl]

maybe add some cream cheese to make it a little thicker? Cream/cream cheese/cheddar? Sounds good to me!

[carp]

Cheese melted into reduced cream can be made to be as thick as you want it without any added starch. Reduce cream until it reaches roughly the thickness you're after, then add the cheese.

[Peter the eater]

A microwave alone can liquefy cheddar cheese enough to pour, especially the processed stuff.