Käsekrainer (ohne Brot)
Cheese-Filled Sausage (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'Käsekrainer pur' or 'ohne Brot', specify no bread roll or other carb-heavy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A popular, thick, smoked pork sausage generously filled with Emmentaler cheese, typically grilled or boiled. Served without the customary bread roll.
Key ingredients
Pork, bacon, Emmentaler cheese, water, salt, spices, often smoked.
How to make it keto
Ask for 'Käsekrainer pur' or 'ohne Brot', specify no bread roll or other carb-heavy sides. You can ask for mustard (check sugar content) or horseradish.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Käsekrainer bitte pur, ohne Brot und stärkehaltige Beilagen. Gerne mit Senf.
Käsekrainer, please, without bread or any starchy sides. Can I have mustard?
Watch out for
Bread roll, sweet mustard, ketchup, hidden fillers/sugars in some cheaper sausage brands.
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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