Keto Classic Shells and Cheese
Indulge in comfort food without compromising your low-carb lifestyle with this Keto Classic Shells and Cheese recipe! Featuring homemade "shells" crafted from almond flour and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection, this keto remake of the traditional favorite will satisfy your cravings without the carbs. The rich, velvety cheese sauce, made with cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic powder, coats every bite for a luxuriously creamy experience. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick enough for weeknight dinners while still being impressive for entertaining. Whether you're following a ketogenic diet or simply looking for a gluten-free alternative to classic shells and cheese, this dish is the ultimate comfort food makeover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
Add 1 cup of almond flour to the melted cheese mixture and stir until a dough forms. If the dough becomes too stiff, return it to the microwave for 10-second intervals to soften.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter or any similarly-shaped tool to cut out 'shells' from the dough. Transfer the cutouts to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the shells in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden and firm. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of xanthan gum. Cook for about 1 minute while stirring.
Gradually add 0.5 cup of heavy cream to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth, forming the cheese sauce.
Combine the baked cheese shells with the cheese sauce by gently folding them together in the saucepan to coat evenly.
Serve hot and enjoy your keto-friendly shells and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 231.2 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.0 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 3937 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 121.9 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3071 mg | 236% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
