Formaggio Fuso con Tartufo
Melted Cheese with Truffle
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread or high-carb accompaniments for dipping. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A decadent dish featuring a generous portion of melted cheese (e.g., Fontina, Taleggio, or a local variety) infused with black or white truffle. Usually served with bread for dipping, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Cheese (e.g., Fontina, Taleggio, or local hard/semi-hard cheese), butter, heavy cream, truffle oil/shavings, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread or high-carb accompaniments for dipping. Some restaurants might serve it with grilled low-carb vegetables or a spoon; confirm this or request it. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the melted cheese mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Formaggio Fuso con Tartufo: senza pane o accompagnamenti ad alto contenuto di carboidrati. Viene servito con un cucchiaio o verdure grigliate? Senza farina o amidi nel formaggio.
For the Formaggio Fuso con Tartufo: no bread or high-carb accompaniments. Is it served with a spoon or grilled low-carb vegetables? Confirm no flour or starch in the cheese.
Watch out for
Serving with bread, crackers, or other high-carb items. Potential hidden thickeners in the cheese mixture.
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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