Did you know that mozzarella comes from the Italian word mozza which means “cutting”? Well, now that you do, we can get on with cutting some cheese! And cheese is exactly what you should be cutting when you are following a keto diet.
I considered myself to be cheese lover ever since I was a kid. I loved it melted, not melted, on a sandwich, on pasta, you name it, I loved the stuff. There wasn't a cheese that I didn't like. As I got older, my love for cheese just grew and I found even more amazing, delicious cheeses to add to my repertoire. When I decided to go keto, I was happy that I did not have to give up cheese. In fact, cheese is a great keto ingredient. Cheese has lots of fats that you need to consume on a keto diet in order to give your body the fuel it needs to function. This is super important for me as I could never stick to a diet that restricted cheese!
There are so many things that are better with cheese on top. In fact, a little extra cheese can make a meal way better with little effort. I even remember loving those snack packs with “cheese” (I'm using quotes because we all know that wasn’t real cheese) and crackers. The cheese was the best part! Grilled cheeses were one of my most frequent food requests. Now, as an adult, my love for cheese has matured a bit, enjoying all kinds of exotic cheeses from “Blue Castello” to Parmigiano Reggiano and Manchego. I still crave grilled cheese quite often but now I use fancy cheeses (however cheddar cheese is still my grilled cheese, go-to).
However, when on a keto diet, foods like mac and cheese and grilled cheese have to be altered a little bit in order to be low carb. You still want to get all that cheesy goodness though! That is why we knew that a list of the best 24 extra cheesy keto recipes would be a total hit. You can find all of our childhood favorites re-created into keto-approved meals. Everyone wins! You can get those cheese classics that you crave while sticking to your keto diet.
And cheese is definitely on the list of acceptable keto foods. In fact, with it's high-fat content and wide variety of flavors, cheese is an ingredient that should be in every keto meal. Get ready to see cheese in a whole new way- the keto way- as a main ingredient in lots of different recipes.
Cheese-lovers, you're in luck- we have rounded up some of the most delicious low-carb, extra cheesy keto recipes just for you! Which one are you dying to try? Let us know in the comments below! And feel free to try them all- there isn't a bad recipe on this list! And with all the different kinds of cheeses used, you are sure to find them all interesting and exciting. Enjoy!
Bacon Wrapped Keto Burgers–Wrapped keto burgers assemble in less than a minute and are almost zero carb. A thick wrap of bacon cradles all the melted cheese your plan allows. Low Carbe Diem
Lazy Low Carb: Quesadilla–LLC Mexican night! Using Mission Low Carb tortillas (6 grams net carbs each), we heated a skillet with a little extra virgin olive oil and toss one tortilla into the skillet. We didn't have Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, so instead opted to use what was in our fridge – Mozzarella. Lazy Low Carb
Low Carb Cheese Enchiladas for Egg Fast – lowcarb-ology–Low carb cheese enchiladas are egg fast friendly, very low in carbs, and they'll satisfy those Tex-Mex cravings and keep you on goal. lowcarb-ology
Keto bacon Cheeseburger Casserole – with NEW quick cooking video–Seriously this-is-the-one!!! Quick recipe for keto bacon cheeseburger casserole. Grain free, low carb and gluten free slice of cheesy heaven. Ditch The Carbs
Easy Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Rolled Chicken–Shamelessly easy and adored by kids and adults alike, this simple yet satisfying zero-carb recipe is sure to become your favorite dinner! Low-Carb, So Simple!
Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin – Low Carb & Keto | I Breathe I'm Hungry–This Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin has become a staple in our house! It's cheesy, creamy, & super easy to throw together. The perfect low carb side dish! I Breathe I'm Hungry
Cheesy Chorizo Breakfast Bake–This Cheesy Chorizo Breakfast Bake is one of my favorite weekend breakfasts. I love to top it with sour cream and green onions. Peace Love and Low Carb
Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers–Two traditional bar appetizers just got a major makeover with this recipe. How about instead of choosing between jalapeno poppers or buffalo chicken wings, you just get both in one dish with the Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers? Peace Love and Low Carb
Cheesy Keto Waffles | The KetoDiet App–These waffles are so versatile! I use them as a side with pulled pork, soups, and all sorts of salads. They also make a fantastic alternative to English muffins in Eggs Benedict. KetoDiet App
Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Dip | The KetoDiet App–If you make my crispy keto crackers, you have to try them with this quick and easy cheese & bacon dip! I made mine with cheddar, caramelized onion, chili pepper and crisped-up bacon. Caramelised onion brings a sweet umami, while chili pepper adds extra heat and takes the traditional cheese dip to the next level. KetoDiet App
Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Casserole | Low Carb Yum–Try this warm low carb and gluten free cheddar broccoli spaghetti squash casserole as a side or main course dish. It takes little time to prepare the dish! Low Carb Yum
Cheesy Jalapeño Fat Bombs – Low Carb Yum–Cheesy jalapeño fat bombs recipe from the Sweet & Savory Fat Bombs Cookbook by Martina Slajerova. A delicious savory snack to boost fat intake. Low Carb Yum
Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe with Cauliflower Rice–Enjoy this cheesy beef taco skillet recipe which doesn't require any high carb tortillas. It's an easy one pan low carb dish that cooks up quickly. Low Carb Yum
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice – Quick Keto Meal–Only five simple ingredients and less than ten minutes are needed to whip up a delicious cheesy cauliflower rice. It makes a perfect keto meal. Low Carb Yum
Death Cab For Carbs Pepperoni Pizza – FatForWeightLoss–Pepperoni pizza does not exist in Italy. If you ordered “Pepperoni” it would come out topped with “Peppers” or otherwise known in Australia as “Capsicum”. FatForWeightLoss
Cheese Meatballs – Super Delicious!–A little bit Cheesy and a little bit Ballsy! FatForWeightLoss
Cauliflower Cheese–What is a ketogenic blog without a recipe for cauliflower cheese? Cauliflower is a fantastic vegetable on a low carb diet due to its versatility. FatForWeightLoss
Cheesy Sausage and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)–I am showing my age again by telling you this, but back when I was in high school, Ontario still had Grade 13. They were the only province that still had it, and they phased it out about a decade after I graduated. It was an interesting system, because you could actually graduate from high school by the end of Grade 12, as long as you had 30 or more high school credits. But you couldn't go to university unless you had 6 or more Ontario Academic Credits, or OACs as we called them. By the time I finished Grade All Day I Dream About Food
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bubble Bread–Delicious low carb biscuits made with bacon fat and baked in a skillet. These cheesy ranch biscuits are a crowd pleaser! If you're like me, you religiously save all the bacon grease from every single time you fry bacon. You know it's good stuff, you know it's healthy and you can't bear to see it wasted. Especially the uncured variety, all that wonderful smoked pork fat that ends up in the bottom of your pan. All Day I Dream About Food
Low Carb Cheesy Skillet Bread–Easy low carb skillet bread with a wonderful crust of cheddar cheese. This keto bread recipe is perfect with soups and stews, and makes the BEST low carb Thanksgiving stuffing! Check out my new how-to video. I approach skillet recipes that go in the oven with some trepidation because it's almost inevitable that someone will try to pick up the hot skillet with their bare hands. I remember in vivid detail my husband wrapping his hand around the handle of skillet I had removed from the oven only a few minutes before. All Day I Dream About Food
Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli Casserole [VIDEO]–Cheddar Makes Things Better! We love broccoli cheddar! The combination is delicious and we love finding new ways of incorporating it into our day. We recently made a yummy Broccoli Cheddar Soup that will give even Panera Bread a run for its money. Tasteaholics
Escargot–An Acquired Taste! Escargot is up there next to oysters, alcohol, coffee, anchovies, smelly cheese and even dark chocolate as an acquired taste. However, unlike the rest of these acquired tastes, snails are actually quite mild in flavor and have a great texture. Tasteaholics
Brie & Apple Crepes–Fruit & Cheese! You know the magic that is fruit and cheese. There's something about the combination of fresh, sweet and juicy + smooth, dense and creamy. Whenever we spot a cheese board in a restaurant, as keto-ers, we think it's our duty to test it out. Tasteaholics
Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Meatballs in Bacon–In Honor of National Bacon Day…We present our loaded, stuffed meatballs wrapped in bacon!This recipe was just waiting to happen. Mozzarella and meatballs dipped in marinara sauce sounds heavenly and has been done time and time again. But add in some pesto and you've got a completely different flavor- something more earthy and herby. Tasteaholics
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Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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