Queso Fundido with Keto Dippers
Melted Cheese and Chorizo Dip with Low-Carb Dippers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener in the cheese, and explicitly request no tortilla chips. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 American dishes.
What it is
A bubbling hot skillet of melted cheeses (often Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or Chihuahua) blended with spicy chorizo sausage, served with a side of low-carb dippers like pork rinds, bell pepper strips, or celery. Request no tortilla chips.
Key ingredients
Melted cheese blend, chorizo sausage, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, cooking oil. Served with a choice of pork rinds, bell pepper strips, or celery for dipping.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener in the cheese, and explicitly request no tortilla chips. Opt for low-carb vegetable sticks or pork rinds as dippers.
Watch out for
Hidden starches or flour used as thickeners in the cheese mixture. Sugary additives in chorizo or salsa. High-carb tortilla chips served by default.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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