Keto Ham & Cheese Sticks

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These Keto Ham & Cheese Sticks have a gooey texture and savory flavor. We prepare these sticks with almond flour, paprika, deli ham, black pepper, mozzarella cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. These sticks contain 180 calories and 2.5 grams of net carbs. We make these sticks in only twenty-five minutes. These Keto Ham & Cheese Sticks are ideal for brunches, parties, holidays, dinners, activities, celebrations, appetizers, sides, and hectic days. We store these sticks in the freezer for almost thirty days so you can prepare them beforehand. You can serve these sticks with Keto Honey Mustard Sauce, Garlic Butter Mushrooms, Egg Salad Stuffed Avocados, Low-Carb Finger Food Spread, or Scrambled Eggs with Spinach.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATS:

  • Diet: Keto
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep Duration: 10 minutes
  • Caloric Content: 180 kcal
  • Course: Appetizer, Snack
  • Cook Duration: 15 minutes
  • Portion size: 2 sticks
  • Cooking mode: Oven
  • Total servings: 8 sticks
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Total Duration: 25 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Bowls
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 4 sticks of mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper, half a tsp.
  • One tablespoon of olive oil

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

HAM:

  • We have to utilize ham, which will give a salty texture and savory flavor. As an alternative, you can use roast beef, slices of turkey, or chicken deli meat.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • We have to go for mozzarella cheese since it has a flexible texture and good fats. Alternatively, you might use Gouda, cheddar, or provolone.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • You may use almond flour to give these sticks a light structure and a nutty texture. As an alternative, we may use sunflower seed or pumpkin seed flour that has been finely milled.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • These sticks have a salty texture and an umami flavor thanks to the Parmesan cheese. Pecorino Romano cheese is good alternative.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the empty oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Divide the sticks of mozzarella in half to prepare 8 pieces.
  3. Use a slice of ham to tightly cover all the cheese pieces.
  4. Include the eggs in a dish.
  5. Stir the paprika, almond flour, pepper, parmesan, salt, and garlic powder in a different dish.
  6. We dip all the wrapped sticks into the mixture of egg.
  7. You can roll it in the mixture of dry elements till they are completely coated.
  8. Coat them twice to make the stick crispier.
  9. Put the sticks on a sheet.
  10. Gently garnish the surface with olive oil to make a crispier texture.
  11. Bake for about 12 minutes, or till each of the sticks are golden and brown.
  12. Cool for some time and then serve these sticks.

TIPS:

  • Do not bake these sticks for an extra time to preserve the cheese from bursting out.
  • We utilize an air fryer to make a crispier texture.
  • We freeze these sticks for almost ten minutes and then bake them, so the cheese will not leak.
  • Coat the surface twice to make these sticks crunchier.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS:

  • Creamy Garlic Aioli
  • Spicy Chipotle Mayo
  • Keto Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Avocado Lime Dressing

SIDES:

  • Crispy Zucchini Fries
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms
  • Roasted Cauliflower Bites
  • Keto Cabbage Slaw

LIGHT KETO MEALS:

  • Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
  • Keto Lettuce Wrap Platter
  • Egg Salad Stuffed Avocados

APPETIZERS:

  • Keto Charcuterie Board
  • Cheese & Olive Platter
  • Low-Carb Finger Food Spread

BREAKFASTS:

  • Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
  • Keto Omelette Roll
  • Avocado & Bacon Bowl
  • Cheese Egg Muffins

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put it in a closed dish and stock it for just three days.

FREEZER:

  • Store these uncooked coated sticks for almost one month.

FAQs:

May we prepare these sticks dairy-free?

  • Yes, you can use nutritional yeast and vegan cheese replacements.

Can we prepare these sticks by air-frying?

  • Yes, you can fry these sticks with oil till they are crispier and golden.

Why does my cheese leak?

  • You may not refrigerate them properly before cooking or cover them in a tight box.

Can we prepare these sticks earlier?

  • Yes, you can make these sticks earlier, as they warm up perfectly in the air fryer or oven.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 1 g

Caloric Content: 180 kcal

Fats: 13 g

Sodium: 420 mg

Net carbs: 2.5 g

Sugar: 1 g

Proteins: 12 g

Portion Size: 2 sticks

Total carbs: 3.5 g