Kaimiška Mėsos ir Varškės Užkepėlė (Keto Versija)
Rustic Meat and Curd Cheese Bake (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb binders (like breadcrumbs or flour) are used in the meat mixture. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rustic bake featuring a savory layer of seasoned ground or shredded meat (typically pork or beef) combined with herbs, topped or mixed with a creamy, mild curd cheese (varškė), then baked until golden. A comforting, traditional casserole modified for keto.
Key ingredients
Ground pork/beef, curd cheese (varškė), egg, onion (minimal), garlic, dill, salt, black pepper, sour cream (optional, for topping).
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb binders (like breadcrumbs or flour) are used in the meat mixture. Confirm no starchy fillers are added to the curd cheese layer. Limit onion quantity.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour as binders; high-carb vegetables in meat mixture; excessive onions.
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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