Description
Keto cheesy garlic breadsticks bring Italian-style comfort to low-carb diners with crispy, cheesy perfection. Homemade magic happens when almond flour, mozzarella, and garlic combine for a satisfying snack you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 sprinkle parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage.
- Mixture Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, and garlic powder, blending until a uniform mixture forms.
- Base Formation: Spread the cheese mixture evenly across the parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a thin, pizza crust-like base approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Initial Baking: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, watching for golden edges and complete cheese melting.
- Final Crisping: Switch oven to broil and position the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, carefully monitoring to achieve a golden-brown surface without burning.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the cheesy garlic breadsticks rest for 2-3 minutes to firm up, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting and texture, avoiding pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth blending.
- Watch Broiling Closely: Broiling happens quickly and can burn easily, so stand near the oven and rotate the pan if needed to ensure even, golden-brown coloring without charring.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let the breadsticks rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set and become sliceable, preventing crumbling when cutting.
- Uniform Thickness Ensures Success: Spread the cheese mixture evenly to about 1/4 inch thick for consistent cooking and crispy edges, using a spatula or offset knife for smooth distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg