Keto Garlic Cheese Fingers

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These Keto Garlic Cheese Fingers are delicious. It is filled with the savory flavor of garlic and has a cheesy twist. They are very indulgent and we can easily serve them as an appetizer in any event or some finger food parties. These cheesy sticks are made with almond flour in place of all-purpose flour and it also uses cheese which makes this appetizer a great thing to consume in the keto diet. These garlic cheese sticks are prepared with a few simple components that are simply accessible in the home as well as in the supermarket. We can easily store these cheese fingers in the fridge for three days or we can also place them in the freezer for two months. These Keto Garlic Cheese Fingers only contain 3g fiber and 2g net carbs/serving.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 175 kcal
  • Course: Appetizer or Snack
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Diet: Keto, Gluten-free
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1 finger

EQUIPMENT:

  • Simple bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • Two eggs
  • One tsp. baking powder
  • One tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Fresh parsley

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. We can apply the parchment paper on the baking sheet.
  3. Take a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Add the shredded mozzarella & cream cheese in the bowl.
  5. Microwave it for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Then stir it in for 30 seconds till the cheese becomes smooth and lump-free.
  7. Now we can grab a simple bowl add the eggs and beat the eggs with the whisk.
  8. When the eggs are beaten then add the cheese mixture to that bowl and mix it till they get incorporated and get fluffy.
  9. Take another bowl and add the almond flour, black pepper powder, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder.
  10. Mix them with the whisk properly.
  11. Then we can slowly add dry components to the wet components.
  12. Mix them with the spatula or hands till the dough forms.
  13. The dough looks sticky so we can grease the hands so we can apply the oil on the hands.
  14. When the smooth dough is created then shape the dough in the log form.
  15. Place it on the baking sheet and leave some space in between the fingers.
  16. We can form all the fingers in this way and you can get at least 10 to 12 fingers.
  17. We can put these fingers in the oven and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes or till these fingers get a nice golden brown color.
  18. We would bake these cheese fingers for extra 2 to 3 minutes to make them crispier.
  19. When these garlic cheese fingers get baked then take them out and garnish them with the fresh parsley.
  20. Serve the warm Keto Garlic Cheese Fingers.

TIPS:

  • If you are a cheese lover and want to make these fingers cheesier then you can add the additional ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese or we can also add the shredded cheddar or shredded parmesan cheese to make it more flavorful, delicious, and indulgent.
  • It is very easy to customize these garlic cheese fingers and we can easily add the herbs of our choice like rosemary, oregano, or thyme. We can also
  • add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to prepare these cheese fingers spicier.
  • You can also increase the protein content in the dish by adding the protein powder and we can also add some chicken for the same purpose.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the leftover garlic cheese fingers in the sealed box and store the box for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can place these garlic cheese fingers in a close container and stock it up for 2 months.

REHEAT:

  • We can reheat these cheese garlic fingers in the microwave or simply bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes.

FAQs:

Will I use different types of cheese to make these garlic cheese fingers?

  • We can easily use shredded cheddar or parmesan or a combination of both or any other cheese of choice to make these fingers it can taste very delicious and indulgent.

Are these garlic cheese fingers low in carbs?

  • These garlic cheese fingers only contain 3g fiber, 14g proteins, 5g carbs, and 2g net carbs in them.

How can I make these cheesy fingers dairy-free?

  • We can make these cheese fingers dairy-free by substituting the mozzarella with dairy-free cheese and cream cheese with a dairy-free version.

Are these garlic cheese sticks crunchy in the same way as breadsticks?

  • These garlic cheese sticks are soft from the interior side and crispy from the exterior. These cheese fingers might not be the crispy as an authentic breadsticks but they are very delicious and tasty.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 250 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Fat: 21g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Sodium: 400mg
Net Carbs: 2g