Lightened -Up Cheese Sauce
This easy cheese sauce is fantastic over cooked veggies, baked potatoes, noodles or zoodles, or used as a fondue or chip dip.
Servings (1/4 cup) servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Small pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ounce light Neufchatel cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup chicken broth and the cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
- While the broth is heating, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup broth, cornstarch, and the Dijon mustard. When it comes to a boil, add the cornstarch mixture and boil for about 1 minute or until thickened.
- Turn heat to low and whisk in the light cream cheese. When totally smooth, whisk in the cheddar cheese. Drizzle over steamed or roasted vegetables, zoodles, cooked pasta, baked potatoes, or use it as a dip for chips or like fondue.
Notes
- Store leftover sauce in and airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-5 days for best results.
- Reheat gently in the microwave (70% power in short bursts) or on the stovetop (over low heat), stirring frequently. If needed, add a splash of milk or broth while heating to restore desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tablespoons, Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 273mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 0.03g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 190IU, Vitamin C: 0.002mg, Calcium: 135mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Calories: 98kcal
Cost: $5
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