Leberkäse (Bavarian Meatloaf)
Baked Bavarian Meatloaf with Fried Egg and Mustard
Yes, with a tweak: request without bread roll, fries, or potato salad. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A hearty, finely ground meatloaf, typically made from beef and pork, baked until golden brown. Served sliced, often with a fried egg and strong mustard. The keto version excludes the traditional bread roll or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, bacon, onions, spices (e.g., marjoram), salt, pepper, fried egg, mustard.
How to make it keto
Request without bread roll, fries, or potato salad. Confirm no added fillers (e.g., flour, starch) in the meatloaf, although this is less common in traditional butcher-made versions.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Leberkäse bitte ohne Semmel, Pommes und Kartoffelsalat. Können Sie bestätigen, dass kein Mehl oder Stärke im Leberkäse ist?
Leberkäse without a bread roll, fries, or potato salad. Please confirm there are no flour or starch fillers in the meatloaf.
Watch out for
Traditionally served in a bread roll or with potato sides. Some commercial versions of Leberkäse might contain small amounts of starch or fillers, and some mustards can have added sugar.
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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