Indulge in the savory goodness of this keto garlic bread that’s rich with cheese, garlic, and butter, providing a remarkably close resemblance to the traditional version.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of soft butter for greasing the pan
Bread:
- 1 ¼ cups blanched, finely ground almond flour (5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (6 ounces)
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a glass or ceramic 8-inch square baking dish generously with butter.
- In a small bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan, baking soda, and garlic powder.
- Place shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for an additional 40 seconds until fully melted.
- Stir in the almond flour mixture and the beaten egg. Quickly knead the sticky dough with your hands, ensuring uniformity.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the bread is puffed and golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Start checking after 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
- Brush the hot bread with the butter mixture. Let it cool and firm up in the pan for about 5 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes:
- It’s recommended to measure almond flour by weight.
- To avoid any potential reaction with baking soda, you can use 2 teaspoons of fresh gluten-free baking powder.
- Use freshly minced garlic cloves for this recipe.
- Adjust the number of slices based on your baking dish; the nutrition info assumes 10 slices.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Gently microwave at 50% power for about 10 seconds per slice when reheating.
Nutrition per Serving:
- Serving: 1 slice
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 227mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g