Keto Francesinha
Indulge in the bold flavors of Portugal with a low-carb twist in this Keto Francesinha! This protein-packed reinterpretation of the famed Porto sandwich swaps traditional bread for almond flour slices while retaining its decadent layers of grilled chicken, keto-friendly sausage, thick-cut ham, and aged cheddar cheese. Smothered in a rich, spicy tomato and cognac sauce balanced with hints of paprika and fish sauce, this dish epitomizes comfort food with keto appeal. Finished with bubbly melted cheese and topped with a perfectly fried egg, this hearty meal is ideal for anyone craving bold flavors without the carbs. Ready in just under an hour, it’s the ultimate fusion of indulgence and nutrition! Perfect for keto diet meal ideas or low-carb Portuguese-inspired recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Almond flour bread slices
- 2 links Keto-friendly sausage
- 4 slices Thick-sliced deli ham
- 2 pieces Grilled chicken breast fillets
- 200 grams Aged cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 100 milliliters Heavy cream
- 100 grams Tomato paste
- 50 milliliters Cognac or brandy
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the tomato paste, heavy cream, cognac, hot sauce, and fish sauce, stirring well to combine.
Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.
In a skillet, cook the sausages over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes. Remove and slice them lengthwise.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and fry the eggs sunny-side up. Set them aside.
On a baking sheet, lay two slices of almond flour bread. Arrange the grilled chicken breast, sliced sausage, and ham evenly on top.
Cover the meats with slices of cheddar cheese and then the remaining slices of almond flour bread.
Pour the prepared sauce generously over the sandwiches, allowing it to soak into the bread.
Top each sandwich with more cheddar cheese slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and carefully place a fried egg on top of each sandwich before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.0 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.8 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1196 mg | 399% | |
| Sodium | 10354 mg | 450% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 244.5 g | 489% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1876 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3484 mg | 74% | |
*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.
