Caciocavallo Impiccato (Senza Pane)
Hanging Grilled Caciocavallo Cheese (Served Without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, focaccia, or carby accompaniments. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A dramatic Southern Italian specialty where a caciocavallo cheese (a stretched-curd cheese) is hung over an open flame, allowing the outer layer to melt and become soft and gooey. Traditionally scraped onto bread, this keto version is served with grilled low-carb vegetables or cured meats.
Key ingredients
Caciocavallo cheese, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, focaccia, or carby accompaniments. Ask for it to be served with grilled keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers) or a selection of cured meats (e.g., prosciutto, speck).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Caciocavallo Impiccato, per favore senza pane, focaccia o altri accompagnamenti di carboidrati. Potrei avere verdure grigliate o salumi al posto?
For the Caciocavallo Impiccato, please serve without bread, focaccia, or other carby sides. Can I have grilled vegetables or cured meats instead?
Watch out for
Always served with bread or other high-carb dippers unless specifically requested otherwise.
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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