Keto Francesinha

Indulge in the bold, savory flavors of this Keto Francesinha, a low-carb twist on the iconic Portuguese sandwich. Built on almond flour bread, this high-protein masterpiece layers juicy grilled chicken, keto-friendly sausage, and thick-sliced deli ham before being smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with tomato paste, heavy cream, and a splash of cognac. Topped with melted aged cheddar and crowned with a perfectly fried egg, this keto-friendly take boldly captures the essence of the traditional Francesinha while keeping it guilt-free. Perfect for hearty dinners or special weekend meals, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.

Step 4

In a skillet, cook the sausages over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes. Remove and slice them lengthwise.

Step 5

In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and fry the eggs sunny-side up. Set them aside.

Step 6

On a baking sheet, lay two slices of almond flour bread. Arrange the grilled chicken breast, sliced sausage, and ham evenly on top.

Step 7

Cover the meats with slices of cheddar cheese and then the remaining slices of almond flour bread.

Step 8

Pour the prepared sauce generously over the sandwiches, allowing it to soak into the bread.

Step 9

Top each sandwich with more cheddar cheese slices.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and carefully place a fried egg on top of each sandwich before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1469.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3553.3

Total Fat 242.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1196.2mg	0%
Sodium 10354.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 244.5g	0%

Vitamin D 129.3IU	0%
Calcium 1875.7mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3484.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 6.5%