Leberkäse (Bavarian Baked Meatloaf)
Bavarian Baked Meatloaf with Fried Egg
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional pretzel, bread roll, or potato salad. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A Bavarian specialty, a finely ground, baked meatloaf similar to a coarse pâté, often served hot in thick slices with a fried egg.
Key ingredients
Finely ground beef/pork, bacon, spices, salt, water, fried egg, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Omit the traditional pretzel, bread roll, or potato salad. Request no sweet mustard (Süßer Senf). Ask for a green salad or plain sauerkraut instead.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brötchen, keine Brezel und keinen Kartoffelsalat. Auch keinen Süßen Senf. Stattdessen einen grünen Salat oder Sauerkraut.
No pretzel, bread roll, or potato salad, please. I'd like no sweet mustard. A green salad or plain sauerkraut instead.
Watch out for
Sweet mustard, bread/pretzel sides, potato salad.
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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