Aunt Rocky’s Spicy Cheese Dip or Sauce (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

For the dip:
In a large glass measuring cup or bowl, soften cubed cream cheese in the microwave for about 40 seconds on high. Whisk in heavy cream and milk substitute until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheeses. Microwave on MEDIUM power for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, stirring after 1 minute.

If using as a dip, transfer to serving dish, and top with chopped onion and cilantro for serving. Serve with a variety of sliced vegetables, salami, or low carb crackers for dipping.

If using as a sauce, transfer mixture (omit green onions and cilantro) to gravy boat, small pitcher, or smaller measuring cup. Pour over steamed vegetables, low carb chips, or even meats.

May be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Do not freeze. Reheat in microwave for only one minute at a time, stirring well after each minute. Do not over-heat or cheese will burn.

Yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of dip (slightly more for sauce). Each serving is about 3 tablespoons.

Notes:
1. For a spicier dip/sauce, reduce the amount of sharp cheddar, and increase the amount of spicy pepper cheese. Or add some crushed red peppers to the sauce while heating.
2. I get no kickback for products used in my recipes. Brand names are included to assure more accurate nutritional estimates. Nutrition information is based on My Fitness Pal’s online recipe analyzer. The recipe is stored there and available to MFP users for logging in their food diaries. Sugar alcohols and liquid Sucralose are excluded from nutrition counts, as they are not absorbed by the body and rate zero on the glycemic index.
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Per 3-tablespooon serving: Calories 175, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Sodium 234 mg, Potassium 34 mg, Total Carbohydrate 1 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Net Carbs 1 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 8 g. Macros: 78% fat, 19% protein, 2% carbs.

© May 22, 2018 Roxana Lopez for Aunt Rocky’s