These almond flour biscuits with bacon and cheddar cheese are easy-to-make savory treats for anyone on a keto or low carb diet. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, as an appetizer, or as a snack.
Recipe Overview
These low carb biscuits are made using almond flour, plenty of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, eggs, cream, and butter. Just combine all of the ingredients together into a mixing bowl and divide into eight mounds on a baking tray. Bake for about 25 minutes, and you’ll end up with delicious cheddar bacon biscuits. No special equipment or ingredients are needed for this easy bake job.
Each keto biscuit is 2.5g net carbs and 350 calories (but feels like a lot more!). They’re very hearty and filling, keeping you satiated for a while. They taste and look like carby comfort food — eating this almost feels like I’m cheating.
Note On Almond Flour
I’m often asked about almond flour brands. I’ve used both Trader Joe’s and Costco’s Kirkland brand for almond flour in this recipe, and both of them have worked equally well.
If you buy another brand, check that it’s labeled as “blanched almond flour” (don’t substitute with finely ground almonds); the “blanched” part comes from blanching almonds so that their skins peel off to reveal white insides, and the “flour” part comes from grinding almonds so fine that any more grinding would turn it into almond butter.
I also recommend checking the nutrition facts of your almond flour, which should be 2g net carbs per 1/4 cup (1 ounce) serving.
Please don’t substitute almond flour with coconut flour, which is much more absorbent and isn’t a 1:1 substitution.
Alternate Flavors
If this is your first time making these almond flour biscuits, I suggest you follow the recipe as closely as possible to see how they’re intended to turn out. Then if you decide to make them again, you can try some of these alternate flavors and other creative ideas shared by readers:
- adding garlic powder and/or onion powder
- skipping the bacon or adding in other types of meats like pepperoni
- replacing some or all of the cheddar cheese with parmesan, swiss, or asiago cheese
- adding jalapeño slices to make them spicy
- converting this to a breakfast bread by making it slightly sweet instead of savory (add a sweetener, vanilla, and pecans)
This is a relatively forgiving recipe as far as baked goods go, so feel free to try different things and let me know how it went in the comments section below.
Almond Flour Biscuits (Keto, Low Carb)
These almond flour biscuits with bacon and cheddar cheese are easy-to-make savory treats for anyone on a keto or low carb diet. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (8oz) blanched almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups (5oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 slices bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced into tiny 1/3-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Cook bacon slices on a pan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes, turning them over occasionally. Drain bacon on a paper towel. When cool, crumble into small pieces.
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Position an oven rack in the lower half of the oven, and preheat to 375 F.
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In a large mixing bowl, add almond flour and salt, stirring until well-mixed.
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Add all remaining ingredients except the bacon to the mixing bowl. Stir for a minute until the dough is well-mixed, with the almond flour being completely incorporated.
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Add crumbled bacon to the mixing bowl, stirring it in.
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Evenly divide the dough into 8 mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or similar nonstick surface like a baking mat to help the biscuits slide right off after baking), spaced about 1-2 inches apart.
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Bake at 375 F until the biscuits are browned and crispy on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes. Since ovens vary, start checking if they're done at the 20 minute mark. Let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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For leftovers, store the biscuits in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. To reheat, place the biscuits on a nonstick pan over medium-low heat until warmed through, turning them occasionally to avoid over-browning. No oil necessary. Avoid the microwave for reheating because it makes the biscuits soggy.
Nutrition Info
| Makes 8 Servings |
| Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit): |
| Calories 350 | |
| Total Fat 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 520mg | 22% |
| Net Carb 2.5g | |
| Total Carb 5.5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 14g |
These are really, really good! I mean I used bobs redmill flour and I don’t see how there could be more carbs in this brand than in others? I mean almonds are almonds I thought? But at any rate they’re great! One fills you up and the taste is just like a biscuit. I’ll make em again.
That’s what I thought too, but I have seen a discrepancy on Bob’s Red Mill almond flour and I have no idea if it’s actually the case or a misprint of their nutrition label. Glad you enjoyed these biscuits!
Yes, I agree perhaps there was a discrepancy. But at any rate they are great and next time I’ll try TJ almond flour.
Wow they turned out so tasty!!!
Delish! Added finely chopped jalepenos and green onions!!!
These are a family favorite! I brush melted garlic butter on them as soon as I take them out of the oven…tastes just like Red Lobster biscuits ❤️ Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Holy cow! These were so savory. I did add some flavored butter because I had it on hand. My boyfriend wants a second batch pronto. Thanks for the recipe!
I just made these today. OMG are they delicious! I felt like I had to be cheating. I used a combo of cheddar and asiago cheese. Great combo. I also put in a extra slice of bacon since it would have left just one slice in the packaged and that just didn’t seem right lol. I see myself making these often!
Great recipe! My tweaks: I add 1 teaspoon baking powder and the salt to the almond flour, then use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour/salt/baking soda mixture until it resembles sand/the butter bits are smaller than pea sized. Then add cheese and wet ingredients. I find the biscuits bake up fluffier.
These are delicious!
Just made these tonight! Sooooo good! I didn’t have bacon but next time I will pick some up. My husband has to eat very low carb and these were perfect. He won’t stop raving about them. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
I think I commented in the wrong spot the first time but can I substitute full fat coconut milk for heavy cream?
These biscuits were delicious! I was so pleasantly surprised and grateful. Thank-you!
Made these with Pepperoni and Mozz cheese. So good.
Unbelievable. I will be making these weekly. I may have added a little extra bacon 😉
That never hurts 😉
I am new to Keto & Im old so I wish we could buy pre prepared food .
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Amazing! Myself and husband loved these, the best keto alternative we have had so far. I know these will become a regular in our home 🙂
Can I substitute half & half or regular yogurt for the cream?
I haven’t tested that substitution, but I believe other readers have and it worked out for them. Half and half would probably be a better replacement than yogurt.
I made these, substituted Greek yougurt for cream and forgot the butter, but added baking powder. They were great. I’m confused, however, about several comments regarding the almond flour ca4bs. Shouldn’t all almond flour have same amount of carbs since all it is supposed to be is ground almonds? Maybe some are mixed up about net carbs and total carbs?
Hi Linda! I also thought that almond flour should all have the same amount of carbs since, like you said, it’s just ground almonds. But I have also noticed some discrepancies, and I’m wondering if there’s a manufacturer error in the nutrition label. Bob’s Red Mill sold at my local supermarket has more net carbs per 1 ounce serving than other brands (Costco Kirkland, Trader Joe’s, Anthony’s, etc. which all have 2g net carbs). No idea why. Maybe it’s a labeling error, but it’s making me avoid their brand of almond flour.
So good even my husband loved them and hes not even on keto diet. I actually added a little parsley garlic and onion powder to make it more gourmet almost like garlic butter bacon chedar biscuits. Yup I’m keeping this recipe one filled me up enough for a few hrs. Could have ate more for sure in one sitting but I’m dieting not trying to gain 10 lbs in a day lol.
Haha yeah each biscuit is definitely very filling, so I have to remind myself not to gobble down more. Love your gourmet version!
That’s what I’m doing too, smells lovely baking.
I made it a breakfast bread. I made it sweet instead of bacon. I used mozzerella, 1/4 cup of sweetener , 1 tsp of vanilla and pecans. I added a tablespoon of baking powder . I backed it in a cast iron pan.
Love your creative thinking! Thanks for sharing.