Side Dishes Italian

Keto Breadsticks

Mozzarella, almond flour, cream cheese and egg form a low-carb dough seasoned either Italian-style or extra-cheesy, then baked until crisp.

Keto Breadsticks

What It Is

Mozzarella, almond flour, cream cheese and egg form a low-carb dough seasoned either Italian-style or extra-cheesy, then baked until crisp.

Origin

This is my italian-leaning version, built around the ingredients and method that give the recipe its character.

Fun Fact

Psyllium husk absorbs a surprising amount of water, which is why a small spoonful can dramatically change low-carb dough texture.

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Temp
400°F (205°C)
Total
35 min
Servings
6 breadsticks
(a generous estimate, much like most cookbook authors)
Difficulty
easy
Nut-Free
Diet
Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Low-Carb
Away Mission
60 min walk
(roughly one away mission's worth of running from something that wants you dead)
#italian #keto-breadsticks #side-dishes #spoon-and-scribble

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 oz cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Mix egg and cream cheese. Combine dry ingredients separately.
  2. Melt mozzarella in short microwave bursts until very soft.
  3. Mix the egg mixture and dry ingredients into the melted mozzarella and knead into a dough.
  4. Press flat on a silicone mat or parchment, season as desired and cut into strips.
  5. Bake 13–15 minutes on the top rack until crisp and browned.

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Notes

Taste before the final adjustment. A recipe should guide dinner, not bully it. If it needs a little more acid, sweetness, salt or heat, make the change in small steps instead of launching the whole spice rack into orbit.

Nutrition Facts
Per 2 breadsticks
Calories 280
Burning this off: roughly one intense session of Zamboni driving.
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.0 g 20%
Saturated + Trans 9 g 45%
Cholesterol 80 mg
Sodium 690 mg 30%
Carbohydrate 18.0 g
Fibre 0.5 g 2%
Sugars 5.0 g 5%
Protein 17.0 g
Potassium 100 mg 2%
Calcium 360 mg 28%
Iron 0.6 mg 3%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot. Sodium levels calculated in a country with universal healthcare — and it's free, so don't worry about it too much.
A genuinely respectable nutrition profile. No red flags here — go ahead and feel a little smug about it.

Substitutions

Use equivalent ingredients where needed for allergies or availability, but keep the main sweet/sour/salty/spicy balance intact. This is cooking, not a hostage negotiation.

Storage

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Keep fresh garnishes separate where practical.

Freezing

Freeze cooked components in airtight meal-sized portions for up to 2–3 months where practical. Fresh vegetables, dairy sauces and crunchy toppings are usually better added after thawing.