Low Carb Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Soft and crumbly, these Low Carb Cheddar Chive Biscuits are a super easy drop biscuit perfect on the side of a nice big bowl of soup or chili.

Cheddar Chive Biscuits - Low Carb, Keto, Grain-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free

I’m a firm believer that soup or chili requires the accompaniment of bread. My husband argues that neither constitutes a meal, but whenever there’s bread involved, no one seems to complain. The most challenging part of eating low carb is that bread is basically off the menu. I’ve had to get creative, but I’m pleasantly surprised at what you can do with almond flour. You’ll never get a light, crispy baguette here, but if you’re okay with a rustic bread, then you can absolutely have a low carb version.

If you are looking for something more neutral in taste, try my Keto Irish Soda Bread. These Cheddar Chive Biscuits are packed with flavor, and remind me of those cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster but not oily and full of carbs. Using chives, cheese, and sour cream make these something memorable and incredibly versatile. Top with an egg and bacon, and you have a breakfast sandwich. Serve on the side with turkey at Thanksgiving. But my favorite way to enjoy these biscuits is on the side of a nice bowl of soup on a chilly day.

How to make Keto Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• Almond flour
• Sour cream
• Eggs
• Butter
• Baking powder
• Chives
• Sharp cheddar
• Sea salt

Some tips, tricks, and take-aways about the Low Carb Almond Flour Biscuit recipe and process:

Use fresh chives. While you can buy dried chives, the flavor is not nearly as intense as using it fresh. Chives are easily found in the herb section of the grocery store year round. If you simply cannot find any, I might suggest pairing with another herb like dill; ½ tsp chives, ½ tsp dill. On its own, dried chives are somewhat bland.

Drop biscuits vs. rolled biscuits. This recipe will yield you what’s called a drop biscuit. If you’re looking for the traditional rolled biscuit with flaky layers, you won’t find it here. Drop biscuits  get their name from the fact that the dough is literally dropped from a spoon onto a baking sheet. These are rougher in texture, but soft in the middle. Rolled biscuits require kneading, rolling, and cutting out with a biscuit cutter. This technique yields sky high, flakey biscuits, but that simply will not work here since we have no gluten from wheat flour in this recipe. No amount of trying to knead almond flour will ever give you that same result.

Bake directly on a baking sheet or in a muffin tin. This recipe is designed to work with or without the use of a muffin tin. I’ll admit, I hate cleaning that pan out when I use it. Nothing annoys me more than scrubbing out the edges. If you don’t mind a rustic looking biscuit, opt to simply drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. You can pat them down a bit, but be prepared for a few wild looking biscuits. You can also use a muffin tin if you’d prefer uniformity. Just make sure to grease the tins thoroughly before adding the dough. Cool completely before attempting to remove from the pan.

Other Low Carb Bread Recipes to explore

• Keto Croissants
• Easy Low Carb Bread
• Vegan Keto Bread Rolls

Yield: 9

Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Soft and crumbly, these Low Carb Cheddar Chive Biscuits are a super easy drop biscuit perfect on the side of a nice big bowl of soup or chili.

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups blanched finely ground almond flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbsp chives, fresh
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment. Set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs. Add sour cream and melted butter. Stir to combine.
3. Add almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. Mix until incorporated. Add chives and cheese. Stir to combine.
4. Drop a heaping spoonful of dough onto the parchment; repeat until you have made 9 biscuits. Gently pat/form to even out rough edges.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the top is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 283mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g

Approximately nutritional values are provided as a convenience and general courtesy. Data is gathered from Nutritionix and using other online calculators when necessary. The author is of this website is not a dietitian or nutritionist and encourages you to seek your own calculations for further accuracy.

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