Cheesy Keto Breadstick Recipe
When you're watching your carbs, bread is often the thing that is missed most. That means you will need to find low carb alternatives to your favorite breads! With this delicious keto breadstick recipe, you can enjoy a yummy breadstick without worrying about the carbs! Just combine a few simple ingredients and bake your own keto bread at home with this quick and easy recipe.
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What Do I Need to Make Keto Breadsticks?
This simple recipe for keto breadsticks doesn't use any flour at all! That makes them a great low-carb and gluten free alternative you can enjoy without the guilt. To make keto breadsticks, you will need:
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Cauliflower rice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Crushed garlic
- Lightly beaten eggs
- Italian herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Marinara sauce for serving or homemade tomato sauce
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How Do I Make This Keto Breadsticks Recipe?
After you have your ingredients gathered, you can start preparing your breadsticks. Follow these simple instructions for making your own flour-free breadsticks at home:
Prepare the Ingredients
Before you can blend your ingredients to make the breadsticks, you will need to do a little bit of prep work. Start by heating the cauliflower rice in the microwave according to the package instructions. While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a small skillet on the stove. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, which usually takes around one minute. After the garlic is cooked, remove it from the stovetop.
Combine the Ingredients
When your garlic and cauliflower are cooked, combine the two ingredients in a large bowl with the eggs, ½ teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning, salt, pepper, and three-quarters of the mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine all the ingredients until they are well mixed and sticky.
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Make the Breadsticks
Cover a baking dish with parchment paper and spray the paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Spread the cauliflower mixture into the prepared dish, making sure cover the pan in an even layer. Place the breadsticks in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, until the mixture begins to brown.
While the breadsticks are baking, line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray the liner with olive oil cooking spray. When the cook time is up, remove the baking dish from the oven and place the baking sheet on top of the dish. Flip the dish upside down so the cauliflower breadsticks are transferred the baking sheet. Return the sheet to the oven to bake until the top is golden brown, around 10 minutes.
Add the Toppings
After the breadsticks are golden brown on both sides, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the breadsticks, then top with the remaining Italian herb seasoning.
Place the pan back in the oven and cook under the broiler for one to two minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown in spots. Remove the pan from the oven and top with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley. Cut the loaf into breadsticks and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Keto Breadsticks Recipe Ideas
This simple recipe makes a healthy substitute for traditional carb-filled breadsticks. Since it's so easy to make, you can adjust the recipe to suit your tastes and dietary needs. Try these recipe ideas and substitutions to create a recipe that works for you:
- Make your own cauliflower rice: Although using store-bought rice is a great way to speed up the prep time of this recipe, you can also use homemade cauliflower rice. To make your own rice, grate a head of fresh cauliflower on a cheese grater. You will need half of a large head of cauliflower (about six ounces) to get the three cups of cauliflower rice that is used in this recipe.
- Grease your hands to prevent sticking: Since the dough for these keto breadsticks contains no flour, it will probably be sticky to the touch after the ingredients are blended together. To keep the dough from sticking to your hands as you press it into the baking pan, take a second to grease your hands with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Just spread the oil on your hands, then press the dough into the pan to avoid messy hands as you make your breadsticks.
- Freeze or chill your leftovers:While these breadsticks taste best when they are just out of the oven, you can store the breadsticks in the refrigerator or freeze your leftovers to enjoy later. Allow the breadsticks to cool completely, then place then in a freezer bag and freeze your leftover breadsticks for up to three months. You can also place them in an airtight container and keep them stored in the refrigerator for four days. To reheat your breadsticks, place them on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until warm.
- Serve with a low carb marinara sauce:Make sure to keep the carbs low on your breadsticks by checking to see if your marinara sauce is low carb, too. Check the label on your marinara sauce to ensure it doesn't have any added sugar that could increase the carbs of your breadstick recipe.
Cheesy Keto Breadstick Recipe
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 3 cups cauliflower rice see Notes
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ¾ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces pre-shredded part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- ½ tablespoon minced fresh parsley for garnish
- ½ cup marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 by 8-inch or 9 by 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with olive oil cooking spray.
- Put the cauliflower rice in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes on high. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
- To the bowl with the cauliflower, add the garlic, eggs, ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, and ¾ of the shredded mozzarella. Stir to combine.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake until the loaf is set and starting to turn golden, about 30 minutes.
- Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper and spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Place the prepared baking tray on top of the baking dish and flip it upside-down, so the cauliflower loaf is now upside-down on the prepared baking tray. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Spread the remaining ¼ of the shredded mozzarella and the remaining ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning on top.
- Broil a couple minutes until the cheese is melted and golden in spots.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan and parsley along with marinara sauce if desired.
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