Every bite of Keto Cheese and Bacon Rolls is the ideal balance of flavorful, cheesy, & crispy. Stuff each roll with smoky bacon chunks & melted cheese in a golden covering. These rolls help you stay on track with your ketogenic goals while adding a decadent touch to breakfast, snacks, or even lunch. They are flavorful without the added carbohydrates, quick to make, & simple to store. These Keto Cheese and Bacon Rolls are a quick breakfast option, eaten warm with butter, or combine them with eggs. Cheese & bacon together satisfy that traditional comfort food yearning guilt-free.
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STATS:
- No of calories: 280 kcal
- Time for prep: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 1 roll
- Time for cooking: Twenty minutes
- Cuisine: Keto
- Overall time: Thirty minutes
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: Keto
- Portion: 8 rolls
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing dish
- Whisk
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- One & ½ cups of mozzarella cheese shreds
- Two oz. cream cheese
- One cup of almond flour
- Quarter tsp. salt
- One tsp. baking powder
- Quarter cup of cheddar cheese shreds
- One egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Half a cup of bacon
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- The dough gets its flexible, bread-like feel from the easy melting of mozzarella cheese. It also helps keep the rolls together without using carbohydrates & provides richness.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese gives a creamy, buttery flavor & softens the dough. It keeps the rolls soft & moist.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- The ideal low-carb alternative to wheat flour is almond flour. It adds healthy fats & produces a light, fluffy texture to keep you full.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder keeps the insides of the rolls soft & helps them rise. It adds a little fluff & bread-like texture without yeast.
EGGS:
- Eggs hold the ingredients together & give structure. It aids in baking and browning & provides protein in addition.
GARLIC POWDER:
- It provides the deepness in taste & savory aroma in these rolls. It perfectly strikes a balance between the richness of bacon & cheese.
SALT:
- Salt improves the dough’s flavor in general. It highlights the cheese’s and bacon’s inherent flavors.
BACON:
- The crunch and smoky flavor of cooked bacon enhance the taste of every bite. You can use either crispy or chewy bacon, depending on your taste.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- The cheddar cheese on top forms a golden crust. It gives the rolls a lovely, enticing & added cheesiness.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We put the parchment on the pan.
- Heat the oven to 375° F.
- Add mozzarella cheese & cream cheese in a dish and melt for thirty seconds, and stir them in between so it gets a smooth consistency.
- Include the salt, baking powder, almond flour, garlic powder, and eggs in the cheese mix and properly mix to make the dough.
- Then we include the bacon dice & mix to evenly distribute them.
- Make 8 uniform portions of this dough & prepare the small balls.
- Put these balls on the tray & flatten them by pressing on top.
- Sprinkle cheddar shreds over them.
- Bake these rolls for 18-20 minutes till they get brown.
- Cool them, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Scrambled eggs
- Avocado slices
- Keto omelet
- Bulletproof coffee
LUNCH:
- Grilled chicken salad
- Tuna lettuce wraps
- Zucchini noodles
- Dinner Pairings
- Keto chili
- Cauliflower mash
- Baked salmon
- Steak bites
SNACKS:
- Cheese cubes
- Cucumber sticks
- Deviled eggs
- Pepperoni chips
SOUPS:
- Broccoli cheddar soup
- Keto chicken chowder
- Creamy mushroom soup
SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted asparagus
- Cauliflower rice
- Sautéed spinach
- Zucchini fries
DIPS & SPREDS:
- Keto ranch dip
- Garlic aioli
- Spinach artichoke dip
- Guacamole
TIPS:
- Utilize fine almond flour for the best texture.
- Re-warm these rolls in the air fryer so they get crisp properly.
- Include the herbs like rosemary or chives to include a different flavor profile.
- We don’t have to mix the dough much; it should be soft.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these rolls in the covered box and store them for five days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze these rolls in the bag for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we use coconut flour to prepare these rolls?
- Coconut flour makes these rolls dry, so we can only use almond flour for this purpose to provide the best texture.
Will I exclude bacon in preparation for these rolls?
- We can exclude bacon and add some sausage bits instead to prepare these rolls.
How to prepare them fluffier?
- We can include one additional teaspoon of baking powder or a tbsp. Sour cream in the dough so it gets fluffy.
Will I prepare them in the air fryer?
- We can air fry these rolls for ten to twelve minutes at 350 degrees F, so they get cooked & golden.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 280 kcal
Total carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 24 g
Calcium: 160 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Iron: 0.9 g
Vitamin A: 65 g
Sodium: 310 g
Potassium: 120 g
Serving size: 1 roll
