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Cheesy Cauliflower Bread (Low Carb, Keto)
Cheesy Cauliflower Bread transforms riced cauliflower combined with eggs, Italian seasoning, and cheddar jack cheese into a low-carb, keto-friendly bread alternative. The mixture is formed into a thin rectangle and baked until set, creating a golden, firm crust with a tender interior infused with cheese and seasoning. It's an option for breadsticks or sandwich bases, appealing for those reducing carbs while desiring a savory breadlike texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
(Makes 16 breadsticks)
Calories:
69 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower head about 2 pounds
- 1 egg large or 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1 cup cheddar jack cheese shredded, divided
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- marinara sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Place them in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped and looks like rice.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a microwave-safe dish or bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket or bake it in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
- When the cauliflower is cool, transfer it to a bowl lined with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cloth together and squeeze as much liquid out of the cauliflower as you can. I got about ½ cup liquid.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a mixing bowl and add the egg, Italian seasoning, ½ cup cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Form the dough into a rectangle about 8 x 12 inches and ¼-inch thick.
- Bake in the oven 15-20 minutes until cooked. Remove the baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese over the top. Bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Cut cheesy bread into 16 breadsticks. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Extract as much liquid as possible from riced cauliflower to ensure the bread crisps and doesn't become soggy.
- Frozen riced cauliflower can be used to reduce preparation time.
- Cut the baked bread into breadsticks or larger pieces suitable for sandwiches and other uses.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 breadsticks
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
237mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (Makes 16 breadsticks)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 breadsticks | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.