The Ultimate 4-Ingredient Keto Cheese Bread Recipe

Craving garlic bread while on a low-carb diet? This savory keto cheese bread is a fantastic option and pairs perfectly with various dishes. It's also great for on-the-go snacking or dipping in your favorite low-carb sauce! This might be the easiest keto bread recipe you will ever make. One bowl, one hot pan, pop it in the oven, and you’re done! Low carb quick breads like this make your keto life so much tastier and more interesting.

Why This Keto Cheese Bread Recipe Works

It’s important to always have go-to healthy recipes that you can serve as a side dish, and it’s definitely a huge win when they make a good snack as well. This flour-free recipe is gluten-free and keto-approved.

The key is melting the butter in the skillet as the oven preheats. This allows the batter to start cooking as it hits the hot pan. Adding shredded cheese to the top of the bread and baking it at a high temperature also creates a crusty, cheesy top. It’s absolutely divine with a little butter melting on top!

Reader Testimonials

Many readers use this recipe in place of cornbread.

• “Very easy to make and I loved the firmness once it’s out of the cast iron skillet. Too many Keto breads are wimpy and fall apart. Not this one."
• “Made it for your sausage stuffing recipe but SO fell in love with it- absolutely divine!!!! The bread is so buttery and the texture- oh yum. I will be making it frequently. And so quick."
• “Great bread to have with soup or salad. I have even used it for breakfast with eggs."

Two Variations of the Recipe

This article explores two variations of keto cheese bread, each with unique ingredients and preparation methods. The first recipe uses almond flour and flax seed meal for a rustic texture, while the second relies on mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a simple, cheesy flavor.

Read also: Creamy Keto Dessert

Recipe 1: Keto Skillet Cheese Bread

This recipe uses almond flour and flax seed meal for a coarser texture that resembles rustic breads. Baking bread in a skillet also produces a unique crusty exterior. My popular keto cheese bread is baked in a skillet for an easy low carb side dish. It’s a rustic-style recipe , with a moist but shaggy texture and a deliciously cheesy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• Almond flour
• Flax seed meal
• Cheddar cheese
• Eggs
• Almond milk
• Salt
• Baking powder

Instructions:

1. Heat the pan: Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Add the butter to a 10-inch oven-proof skillet and place in the oven as it warms. Allow the butter to melt in the pan as the oven heats up. This helps grease the skillet and create that delicious crust.
2. Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, flax seed meal, baking powder, salt and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in the eggs, melted butter and almond milk until thoroughly combined.
3. Add to the pan: Remove the hot skillet from oven (remember to put on your oven mitts), and swirl butter to coat sides. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
4. Bake the bread: Bake 16 to 20 minutes, or until browned around the edges and set through the middle. The cheese on top should be nicely browned.

Recipe 2: 4-Ingredient Keto Cheese Bread (Breadsticks)

This easy, cheesy and delicious keto friendly recipe is made with just 4 ingredients: mozzarella, parmesan, an egg and garlic powder. This is a cauliflower free cheese bread that is made with just cheese, eggs, and a little garlic powder. You could also call these keto breadsticks in a sense. You could add in more fresh garlic for a stronger flavor if you would like. With the minuscule amount of carbs in cheese and eggs, this easy recipe is almost zero carb. It's naturally gluten free and sugar free, and made with NO coconut or almond flour-- yet without that dreaded eggy taste!

Ingredients:

• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Egg
• Garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients together until well incorporated. Don’t overmix this. Get it incorporated and then get it ready to cook.
3. Place the mixture onto your parchment paper, and flatten it out like you would a pizza crust. Press the mixture together as you begin to shape it. This will help it hold the form and bake up nicely.
4. Bake for about 15 minutes, and then switch the oven to broil and move the baking sheet to the top rack for a few minutes to brown the cheese a little. I cooked this flourless cheese bread for 15 minutes, and then I swapped the oven over to broil to help brown up the cheese. It gave it a stunning golden brown cheesy crust on it.
5. Slice with a pizza cutter, and enjoy! I like to dip it in a little marinara or pizza sauce.

Ingredient Substitutions and Variations

• Flour: This is an almond flour based recipe and it won’t work with coconut flour. But if you need to be nut-free, you can try using sunflower seed flour. Remember to add a tablespoon of acid like lemon juice so you don’t get the green reaction! I love the combination of the almond flour and flax seed but if you don’t want to use flax, you can use another half cup of almond flour.
• Cheese: You can’t have keto cheese bread without plenty of cheese! Feel free to sub your favorite here. Feel free to swap a portion of the mozzarella with another one of your favorite cheeses. If I have it on hand, I like to mix in a little sharp cheddar with the mozzarella (still 1 cup total).
• Liquid: You can actually use any thin liquid here so feel free to sub in water, or a mix of water and cream.
• Flavor Enhancements: You could add in more fresh garlic for a stronger flavor if you would like. This keto, gluten-free easy cheesy bread can be garnished with a little bit of red pepper, parsley flakes, or Italian seasoning.

Serving and Storing

This keto cheese bread is incredibly versatile. It’s a rustic-style recipe , with a moist but shaggy texture and a deliciously cheesy flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with Keto Beef Stew or Chicken Enchilada Soup.
• Pair with soups, stews, and keto-friendly pasta meals.
• Serve as a side dish with a salad.
• Use it for breakfast with eggs.
• Serve up at game day fun, or a weeknight dinner side dish idea to pair with a salad, etc.
• Eat alone or dip in your favorite sauce!

Dipping Sauce Ideas:

• Keto Marinara Sauce
• Salsa
• Homemade Dip
• Avocado Hot Sauce

Storage Information:

Store this bread on the counter in a covered container for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 10. It can also be frozen for several months. Wrap it up tightly to avoid freezer burn. If you have leftover keto cheese sticks, you can simply place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge. They will store for 3-5 days in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave or warm it up in the oven. They will become softer in texture but still taste good. These sticks are best when served fresh and warm.

Keto-Friendly Bread: What to Look For

There are any number of keto bread recipes out there, and many keto breads you can purchase in stores or online. But you do need to read the labels and look at the ingredients. Many “keto breads” are actually quite high in carbs and may not be suitable for your diet.

Read also: Low-Carb Pizza Guide

This keto cheese bread has only 6.6g of carbs per slice and 4g of fiber, so it has 2.6g net carbs per serving.

Tips for Choosing Keto-Friendly Cheese:

Choose a cheese that can be grated easily so that they can be incorporated into the batter. Firm cheese like cheddar or mozzarella work well, as do gruyere or Monterey Jack. I do recommend shredding cheese off a block, vs pre-shredded cheese. You will find that some cheeses that are shredded have extra starches to help prevent cheese from sticking.

Keto Cottage Cheese Bread Rolls

These low carb and keto-friendly bread rolls are soft, fluffy and cheesy. They are made with just 4 ingredients. These bread rolls bake up so fluffy and soft. They do have a texture and crumb similar to regular bread. These bread rolls are best enjoyed warm.

Ingredients:

• Mozzarella cheese
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella and cottage cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between with a silicone spatula, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt on the stovetop over low heat.
3. Stir the almond flour into the melted cheese mixture until mostly combined. It’s best to use your hands to squeeze and knead to get it incorporated. If you are using your hands, I recommend wearing food safe gloves because the cheese mixture is quite warm.
4. Allow the mixture to cool until it is no longer hot and then add 3 eggs (reserving the final egg for egg wash) and mix well until a cohesive dough forms. Again, this works best using your hands to help squeeze and knead. It will seem like the eggs don’t want to be incorporated into the dough but just keep kneading and trust the process. The end result should be a uniform dough.
5. Scoop 1/4 cup dough and roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1.5 to 2 inches apart.
6. Whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush the surface of the rolls with egg wash.
7. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown. When you apply light pressure to the surface of the rolls, they should also bounce back.
8. Let the rolls cool slightly before serving.

Make sure to use pre-shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese. The recipe works best with 4% small curds cottage cheese. Small curds will melt easier and 4% has less moisture than low fat cottage cheese.

Important Considerations

• Oven Safety: I approach baked skillet recipes with a little trepidation, as inevitably someone tries to pick up the hot skillet with their bare hands. After being burned (literally!) a few times, I now always leave the oven mitt draped over the handle when the skillet is out of the oven. You can also get silicone handle covers that stay on both in and out of the oven.
• Skillet Choice: Be sure to choose a 10-inch oven-proof skillet. It doesn’t need to be cast iron, although that’s the best way to get a nice browned crust on the outside.
• Medical Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
• Nutritional Information: I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them.

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