What makes a good dish great? It’s all in the sauce if you ask us. And let’s not forget those creamy cheese sauces that, well, just make everything better. Here are the 11 best keto sauces that will take your dishes to the next level.
Just think how a tangy dressing can transform a boring salad or how a dry meat dish can be elevated into something mouthwateringly delicious with a spicy marinade or rich gravy. Add extra flavor to your favorite low-carb meals with these delicious and best keto sauces.
Say goodbye to those high-on-carb dressings, ketchup, and bbq-sauces that are high in sugar. And check out this collection of easy-to-make condiments: creamy dressings, flavored butter, sugar-free sauces, and savory dips.
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KETO ALFREDO SAUCE
Easy Alfredo Sauce is super creamy and packed with lots of cheesy goodness! It’s the perfect Keto sauce to serve over chicken, shrimp, or low-carb veggies!
This sauce tastes amazing as you labored over it, but of course, it only took you 10 minutes and a few simple ingredients to make. It has a smooth and creamy velvety texture that will not disappoint!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 20 seconds.
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Be careful not to brown it or it will become very bitter!
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Stir in the mascarpone cheese and once it melts, add in the heavy cream and salt.
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Then add in the parmesan cheese and simmer on low for about 5-7 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
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Serve over zucchini noodles, chicken, fish, shrimp, or whatever you like!
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Store leftovers in the fridge for several days or freeze them.
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MUSTARD KETO SALAD DRESSING
Use salads, grilled meats, dip, or steamed vegetables for a lovely flavor. This All-Purpose Easy Mustard Keto Salad Dressing just melts onto veggies creating a wonderful glaze-like finish.
What we love about this one is that it goes with just about everything. It’s actually just amazing with plain steamed vegetables. We steamed some broccoli and poured a little bit of this over it and oh heaven! It was just about perfect.
Ingredients
- 216 g olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 179.25 g Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 60 g Gray Poupon, or other prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon Splenda
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
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Pour all ingredients into a Vitamix or other powerful blender and blend for 1 minute until well-emulsified.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to a month, shaking up before each use.
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Use salads, grilled meats, a dip, or over-steamed vegetables for a lovely flavor.
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This dressing just melts onto veggies creating a wonderful glaze-like finish.
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Summer is here grilling and the smoking season is on! Going low carb doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite grilled meats and burgers. Just be smart and avoid overly processed store barbecue sauces which are often full of sugars and not keto-friendly.
Ingredients
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 cans of water
- 1/2 can apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 can red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup Low carb brown sugar
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp ground chipotle pepper
- 1 tsp Hickory Liquid Smoke
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp butter (to be added after cooking)
Instructions
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Add the first 10 ingredients into a medium saucepan and simmer for 45 minutes (or longer if you prefer a thicker sauce).
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Measure the remaining ingredients into the BBQ sauce and blend with a stick blender (or use a blender) until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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Taste the next day and adjust further as it will mellow upon cooling. This results in a tangy sauce.
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Cool completely, pour into a clean airtight container, and refrigerate up to 10 days.
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Variation: Saute the onions and garlic in 1 tbsp butter until softened, then add the rest of the ingredients.
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Add the remaining butter after cooking. This results in a more mellow flavored sauce.
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Makes 2 1/2 – 3 cups. The serving size is 2 tbsp and is 1 net carb per serving.
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CREAMY AND THICK MAYONNAISE
Ultra-thick, creamy, speedy, and with no fancy appliances required! This homemade keto mayonnaise has never been easier, or better.
Mayonnaise is essentially a high-quality fat bomb, making it the ideal keto and low-carb spread! Plus, it\’s ridiculously easy to whip up, a million times better freshly made, and you’ll surely save up a lot of dough compared to the store-bought organic versions.
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KETO RANCH DRESSING
This easy low carb keto ranch dressing recipe takes just 5 minutes to make, using common ingredients. Delicious as a low carb dressing or dip for veggies!
The key is a combination of sour cream and lemon juice to create the same tangy ranch flavor. And, we pretty much always have mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and dried herbs in our kitchen.
Yes, those are the only ingredients you’ll need. To prepare the ranch dressing, just whisk all the ingredients together. Crazy simple!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together. Add the almond milk last, gradually, until you reach desired consistency (possibly less for a thick dip or more for a thinner dressing).
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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CREAMY DILL SAUCE
This sauce is packed with flavor and would also be great with any fish you like.
All you have to do to create this rich and delicious sauce is mix the fresh dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, capers, lemon, salt, and pepper in a bowl and allow to sit at room temperature while you make your salmon.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and allow to sit at room temperature while you make the salmon.
- Enjoy!
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SWEET CHILI SAUCE
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 scoops Beef Bone Broth Collagen, or 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/4 cup Powdered Monk Fruit Erythritol
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tbsp Garlic Chili Sauce
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl
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Whisk until the Bone Broth Collagen is fully incorporated. It will be lumpy at first but just keep whisking. If you are using Xanthan Gum, you can use it in Step 5.
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Heat a saucepan to medium heat
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Cook the sauce uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. If you are using Xanthan Gum, stir it into the sauce during this step. As the sauce cools, it will thicken the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 21 Kcal
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 3g
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KETO KETCHUP RECIPE
Keto Ketchup Recipe – easy to make homemade sugar-free ketchup, that is perfect for people on the Keto (Low-Carb) diet. Serve with these Keto Hot Dogs, Keto burgers, eggs, or as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Summer is upon us and we\’re very excited about the grilling season and all the wonderful things we’ll be cooking next. For some amazing low-carb grilled items, you may want to try my all-time favorite homemade Keto Bbq Sauce. And then – make this Keto Ketchup, you won’t regret it.
Ingredients
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup of water
- 5 tbsp brown Keto sweetener
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- pinch of ground cloves
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine the water, tomato paste, vinegar, sweetener, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and ground cloves. Whisk to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low temperature for 20-25 minutes, until the ketchup thickens.
- Cook for 5 -10minutes more, if the ketchup is too thin.
- Adjust the taste, by adding more salt and spices if desired.
- Cool, then place in an air-thigh container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 14 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Proteins: 0.8 g
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EASY CHEESE SAUCE
This easy cheese sauce comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand! It’s low carb, keto-friendly, and perfect for topping your steamed veggies! We are broccoli fanatics.
Weird to admit, but it’s true. It’s just one of our favorite veggies and we will happily eat it steamed with just a little sprinkle of salt or raw, dunked in our homemade ranch dressing.
The homemade cheese sauce is so simple and starts with just a few ingredients: heavy cream, cream cheese, cheddar, Gruyere, and mustard powder.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 ounces cheddar, grated
- 3 ounces Gruyere, grated
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the butter and cream cheese have melted.
- Whisk in the ground mustard and pepper.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheddar and Gruyere until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately as the sauce will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 124 Kcal
Total Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 4g
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EASY KETO MARINARA SAUCE
An easy no-cook low carb marinara sauce that is loaded with flavor, not sugar! It’s the perfect keto tomato sauce for Fathead Pizza, or to serve with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash when you need a keto pasta fix!
The key to this delicious keto marinara sauce is to start with the best quality tomatoes. It costs a bit more per can, but since you don’t eat a ton of it on keto anyway, trust me it’s worth the price (and still cheaper than a decent store-bought marinara.)
Ingredients
- 28 oz Tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt (add more if necessary)
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes, olive oil, and 1/2 cup of the liquid from the can in a small blender or magic bullet.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 84
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 3g net
Protein: 1g
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CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE
This is one of those condiments that can work with almost anything. Try it on burgers or sandwiches, or as a dip with veggies. It even makes a perfect but unexpected match as a dipping sauce with sushi rolls!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
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Mix the mayonnaise, chipotle powder and tomato paste together in a small bowl. Add additional seasoning to taste—more means a spicier sauce. Note: The tomato paste is primarily included for color and can be excluded if you’re using chipotle paste instead of powder.
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Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or more to allow the flavors to develop.
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Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Bonus Recipe: Keto Stir Fry Sauce
One of THE BEST quick and easy keto dinners is a simple stir fry with a little cauliflower rice. It will soon become part of your dinner rotation and one that you will pass on throughout the family!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or any broth of choice
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar substitute or granulated sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until combined.
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Add it to your favorite stir fry once the veggies and protein have been mostly cooked.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1serving
- Calories: 13kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 1226mg
- Potassium: 66mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Vitamin A: 1IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 7mg
- Iron: 1mg
We love these best keto sauce recipes and we know you will too. This is as easy as it gets, so what is your excuse now? Get yourself started today and Stay tuned for more such keto weight loss journeys, health content, and recipes! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for the daily dose of the Keto Lifestyle!
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