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    Home Ā» Recipes Ā» Low-Carb Keto Mexican Recipes

    The Best Keto Nachos (Mozzarella Dough)

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    keto nachos served on a white plate with keto guacamole

    If you love Mexican food then you will love Fat Head keto nachos. Made with a few simple ingredients and there are so many ways you can serve them.

    I will show you exactly how to make your own homemade keto tortilla chips AND the best keto meat sauce too.

    Top it all off with melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Are you drooling yet?

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    Easy Keto Nachos (Mozzarella Dough) 5g NET Carbs.

    If you have been missing nachos because you want to avoid the high carbs, corn, and unhealthy oils that are in regular nachos, then these will be an absolute treat for you.

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    • What is Fat Head dough?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make keto tortillas
    • The best keto nacho toppings
    • Recipe FAQ
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    • More low-carb Mexican recipes
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    What is Fat Head dough?

    Fat Head dough (also known as mozzarella dough) is a simple keto dough made with 4 ingredients and can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes.

    It is low in carbs and naturally gluten-free and can be made with almond flour or coconut flour.

    If you have never made mozzarella dough before, you may want to see the supreme guide to making fat head dough even without a microwave. PLUS 16 keto recipes to use it.

    Full credit goes to Tom Naughton (comedian and former health writer), and his Fat Head movie. Tom is the original creator of the infamous Fat Head pizza.

    Ingredients

    All the ingredients, quantities, and full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • Shredded mozzarella - low moisture
    • Cream cheese - full fat
    • Low-carb flour - almond flour or coconut flour
    • Egg - this can be omitted if you have an egg allergy and want to make an egg-free pizza crust recipe.

    How to make keto tortillas

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    How to make keto tortillas

    To make the Fat Head tortillas, you simply make the Fat Head dough, but instead of adding herbs such as rosemary or other pizza flavours, I added 1 teaspoon of dried coriander/cilantro, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and a good pinch of chili to the Fat Head pastry mix.

    roll out the dough between two baking sheets
    Roll mozzarella dough between two sheets of baking parchment paper.

    Roll out mozzarella dough between two sheets of baking parchment/paper as thin as you can. Bake it until one side is golden, then flip it over and bake the other side until golden.

    Fat Head nachos cut and baked on a baking sheet
    Easy keto nachos

    Remove from the oven and with kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the Fat Head pastry into triangle tortilla shapes, then pop them back on the baking tray one last time to really crisp up.

    TOP TIP - keep a watchful eye on the tortilla chips as they cook. It will only take a minute or two before they are ready. Make sure they don't burn. It is better to eat a slightly soft tortilla chip than a burnt one.

    What's the difference between nachos and tortillas?

    Tortillas are chips and a popular snack by themselves. When they are covered with a meat sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese, they are known as nachos.

    The best keto nacho toppings

    Fat head nachos served with sour cream guacamole and salsa

    This really is when you can go crazy and add as many variations to the nacho toppings that will fit within your daily carb limit.

    The most popular nacho toppings are meat sauce, avocado, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheese. The toppings are really what brings Fat Head nachos to life and adds so much color, texture, and flavor.

    Recipe FAQ

    How do I make it less spicy?

    If you want your meat sauce or your tortilla chips to be mild, just add less chili than suggested in the recipe.

    How do I make it spicier?

    You can add more chili powder, sliced jalapenos, red hot chili sauce (with no added sugars), and even some chipotle Tobasco too.

    How do I cool a spicy meal down?

    If you have accidentally added too much chili, serve your meal with extra sour cream, extra cheese, and extra mild guacamole. This will help to dilute the spiciness of your meal.

    Why are my tortillas soft?

    They need to be cooked on both sides. Make sure they are spaced out evenly on your baking tray or cookie sheet when baking so they all cook to become crispy and golden brown.

    What's the best way to cut an avocado?

    I split my avocados down the belly, not down the center. The avocado stone will pop straight out and scooping out the avocado flesh is really easy. I have an avocado tree in my backyard and harvest at least 50 avocados each year, so I know this technique is the best (and easiest).

    What spices do I need to make nachos?

    You can add dried cumin, dried coriander, and chili powder, or you can make your own homemade low-carb taco seasoning spice mix.

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    Fat Head Nachos Recipe (Keto Nacho Chips)

    Whilst the meat and sauce are cooking, you make the Fat Head tortilla chips. See the conversion below to see how to make these using almond flour or coconut flour.
    Servings: 6
    NET carbs: 5.1g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Category: Coconut Flour Recipes. Dinner
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    Fat Head Tortilla Chips

    • 170 g (1 ¾ cups) pre-shredded/grated mozzarella
    • 85 g (¾ cup) almond meal/flour
    • 2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) cream cheese
    • 1 eggs - medium
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) ground cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) ground coriander/cilantro powder
    • pinch chilli powder powder

    Nacho Meat Sauce

    • 1 red onion finely diced
    • 500 g (1.1 lb) ground/minced beef
    • 400 g (14 oz) tinned/canned chopped tomatoes diced
    • ½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) chilli powder powder, or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

    Topping Options

    • guacamole
    • salsa
    • shredded/grated cheese
    • sour cream
    • jalapeños

    Equipment

    • Baking sheets - non stick
    • Silicone baking sheets
    • Pizza cutter

    Instructions

    Nacho Meat Sauce

    • Gently fry the diced onion in oil until clear then add the meat, breaking it up into tiny pieces as it cooks and browns. This should take up to 5 minutes.
    • Add the spices and tinned/canned tomato and tomato paste. Stir then simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes (uncovered to thicken the meat sauce) whilst you make the Fat Head tortilla chips and toppings.

    Fat Head Tortilla Chips

    • Mix the shredded/grated cheese and almond flour/meal in a microwaveable bowl. Add the cream cheese. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
    • Stir then microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir again. Add the egg, salt, and spices. Mix.
    • Place the Fat Head pastry between 2 pieces of baking parchment/paper and roll into a thin, rectangle (see photos here). Remove the top baking paper/parchment. 
    • Slide the baking paper/parchment with the Fat Head pastry, on a baking tray (cookie tray) or pizza stone, and bake at 220C/425F for 12-15 minutes, or until browned on the top. Flip the FatHead pastry over (onto baking paper/parchment) and brown the other side.
    • Once cooked, remove from the oven and cut into tortilla chip triangle shapes.  Bake again at 220C/425F for 3 - 5 minutes.

    Putting It All Together

    • Place a handful of Fat Head tortilla chips on a plate or serving dish.
    • Spoon the hot meat sauce over the tortilla chips.
    • Add the grated/shredded cheese which will melt on the hot meat sauce all by itself, then top with everything you love. Serve with a big side salad and plenty of olive oil (optional).
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    Notes

    Fat Head pastry can also be made by replacing the almond meal/flour with ¼ cup (4 tbsp) coconut flour.
    Nutrition notes were calculated using the Fat Head tortilla chips and the meat sauce. Additional toppings are extra, because what and how much you use will be completely different for everyone.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Fat Head Nachos Recipe (Keto Nacho Chips)
    Serving Size
     
    1 serving
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    5.1
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    8.1
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3.7
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    25.7
    g
    51
    %
    Fat
     
    32.6
    g
    50
    %
    Sodium
     
    377.2
    mg
    16
    %
    Potassium
     
    448.4
    mg
    13
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    414.7
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.4
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    2.5
    µg
    42
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.7
    mg
    11
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    0.4
    µg
    3
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    4.4
    µg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    224.7
    mg
    22
    %
    Folate
     
    20.1
    µg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3.4
    mg
    19
    %
    Magnesium
     
    32.2
    mg
    8
    %
    Selenium
     
    19.7
    µg
    28
    %
    Zinc
     
    4.5
    mg
    30
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    426
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Kristina

      October 19, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      I want to try this but is the recipe for a one person serving? I make my own meat sauce but am looking for low carb chips. So i would like to know if i make a batch of these chips if its a one serving dish. Thank you

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        October 19, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        5 stars
        The recipe is for 6 servings, the nutrition is per single serving. You can adjust how many servings you would like to make by using the 1x, 2x, and 3x, buttons.

        Reply
    2. Cara

      June 29, 2022 at 5:37 am

      5 stars
      hi

      Was wondering if anyone has ever tried to FRY these chips in oil to make them more crispy? Did it work?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        June 30, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        5 stars
        If you fry them the cheese will melt. By cooking them in the oven they slowly bake then become crispy.

        Reply
    3. Estelle

      January 26, 2022 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      Thank you Libby, I love all your your delicious and easy Mexican recipes. My family likes to make them each week for Friday "fake-out"!

      Reply
    4. Marie Ann Mann

      May 01, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      Can I store the FH Tortilla Chips, or can I store the pre cooked dough. I make the full recipe but give my husband real Corn Chips so they last me a while.(he won't eat these) Thanks.

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      • Libby Jenkinson, MPS

        May 03, 2021 at 12:53 pm

        It is advisable to only store the cooked fat head nacho chips. I store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag. However, my kids tend to eat them all in one sitting so I often make a double batch and keep the leftovers for their packed school lunch this way. You can't store the uncooked dough because the recipe calls to add a raw egg to warmed cheese. The warmed raw egg needs cooking immediately.

        Reply
    5. Paris Wright

      February 26, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      Tried this with my family and it was delicious. Easy to make and want time consuming. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    6. Jodie Gibson

      October 13, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      Hi, i'm going to be giving this a go tonight, but was wondering if there is a version I can make without cheese? I know, cheese is pretty integral and holds the base together, but my daughter hates cheese - in any form! I'm trying to sneak less carbs into the families meals without them noticing / complaining (too much) šŸ˜‰ Thanks, Jo šŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        October 15, 2019 at 10:30 pm

        Sorry, no. The recipe is pretty much cheese šŸ™ You can reduce the carbs in your meals by reducing the high carb side dishes, that's how we started out years ago. Maybe try to cut back or stop items such as bread, rice, pasta and begin to introduce lower-carb alternatives. You can see all the family-friendly low-carb recipes here. Many are cheese-free - yay!

        Reply
    7. Brie

      May 03, 2019 at 10:48 am

      I am dairy free, can I substitute something for the cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        May 03, 2019 at 12:25 pm

        The entire nacho pastry recipe contains dairy so this one isn't for you. Why not try making the nacho meat sauce and serving in lettuce cups? My kids love it like this.

        Reply
    8. maria bernal

      March 17, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      Been using Costco pre shred cheese blend and fat bread comes out perfect every time, even pizza, cinnamon breads,

      Reply
    9. Dana

      October 28, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Can you use this recipe to make lasagna? I have a recipe I currently use with store bought almond flour tortillas, but they still have more carbs than I prefer.
      I was thinking not baking until in dish.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        October 29, 2018 at 9:45 am

        The minced beef/ground beef is a Mexican flavoured dish. I would use the beef mixture in my spaghetti bolognese recipe and instead of lasagne sheets or tortilla wraps, then yes, the Fat Head pastry would be amazing!

        Reply
      • Angela blight

        October 12, 2019 at 11:37 pm

        I would do the meat sauce but use pancakes a pasta sheets or roll and stuff them with meat sauce, cover with cheese sauce and top with cheese and bake in the oven till golden brown

        Reply
    10. Ran

      October 17, 2018 at 8:19 am

      Fat Head dough sounds great. How do you make the dough if you do not have a microwave? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erin

        October 23, 2018 at 4:18 am

        You can make it using a double boiler method.

        Reply
    11. Jess

      October 10, 2018 at 11:57 pm

      Worked perfectly for me! Thanks for the amazing recipe.

      Reply
    12. Debbie

      September 28, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      I haven't tried to make the tortilla with the fat head dough but when I do I am going to add a small amount of sweet corn food flavoring to give it a more "corn tortilla" flavor. Thanks

      Reply
    13. Sharon Sin lair

      September 05, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      This did not work well for me! The chip batter stuck to the parchment paper and I had to throw it out because the paper would not peel off! I'll try them again using a well oiled cookie sheet and take my chances! What a HUGE disappointment!

      Reply
      • Ashfyr

        September 09, 2018 at 5:02 pm

        Did you make sure that it was parchment paper, not wax paper? It is a common mistake that would explain why you couldn't take it off of the paper.

        Reply
      • Kathleen Powers

        March 26, 2019 at 6:20 pm

        I used the silicon mat on the cookie sheet with parchmenton that then flipped and had no problem

        Reply
      • Pam

        May 13, 2019 at 12:35 pm

        Mine stuck too - the recipe seems a bit off ... I added more mozzarella cheese and almond flour and it worked much better!

        Reply
    14. Juli Southard

      August 26, 2018 at 11:17 am

      I’m wondering if I needed to poke holes in the dough, because it rose like a balloon. I found it was very easy to put together. Mine was a little dry, would you suggest more cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        August 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

        Yes, you can go over the surface of the dough with a fork and make little holes to prevent this from happening. Alternatively, as you see it rise I flip it over to crisp it up on both sides, that generally flattens the dough out.

        Reply
      • Elle

        February 05, 2020 at 3:52 am

        If it's dry it's overcooked.

        Reply
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