Keto Low-Carb Grilled Cheese With 90 Second Bread

grilled cheese cut in half on a cutting board

5 from 2 votes

Keto Low-Carb Grilled Cheese With 90 Second Bread

The best low-carb grilled cheese recipe! It features crunchy, keto 90-second bread that's non-eggy thanks to a secret ingredient, and melty cheese - all within a matter of minutes!

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings grilled cheese sandwiches

Calories 531kcal

Author Cassidy Stauffer

Equipment

Parchment Paper
9x5 Inch Baking Dish (or slightly smaller)
Medium Non-Stick Or Cast-Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Bread

6 Tablespoons (⅓ cup + 1 Tablespoon) Blanched Almond Flour finely ground
1 teaspoon Coconut Flour
1 Tablespoon Unflavored Protein Powder Or Collagen Peptides
⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
½ teaspoon Allulose optional, add sweetness similar to white bread
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Melted Butter or avocado oil
1 Large Egg
1 Large Egg White
1 teaspoon Sour Cream Or Coconut Cream

Grilled Cheese

4 oz Cheddar Cheese (around ⅓ cup shredded or 2 slices per sandwich)
2 Tablespoons Butter

Instructions

Line the bottom and sides of a 9x5-inch glass baking dish (or slightly smaller will work too) with parchment paper so the ends hang over the sides and grease the edges with oil or butter. Don't skip the parchment paper or the bread will stick!
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder or collagen peptides, sea salt, allulose, and baking powder.
Stir in the melted butter, egg, egg white, and sour cream.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread it out until it is even.
Cook in the microwave for 90 seconds or bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is springy to the touch and the bread is cooked through.
Allow to slightly cool and remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf in half widthwise. Then cut each half down the middle (see pictures above if needed) to make 2 slices of bread. Repeat with the other half.
Put 2 pats of butter, ½ Tablespoon each, in a medium-sized non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Once melty, add a piece of bread over each pat, cut side down in the butter, and move it around to coat. *Note- I find this method easier, but feel free to butter the bread if you prefer.
Add a slice of cheese to the top of each slice of bread. Cover and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the bread is toasty and the cheese is melted. Be sure not to turn the heat up too high or the bread will burn!
Remove the lid. Flip one of the slices of bread over the other and slightly press down. Continue grilling on both sides until both sides of the bread are a dark golden brown.
Repeat with the second grilled cheese. Serve hot.

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Notes

What kind of cheese is best for grilled cheese?

Typically, grilled cheeses are made using American or Cheddar cheese, but you can use any cheese you prefer - or even mix and match! I like to use Cheddar because it has 0 net carbs and I love the taste. Gouda, Havarti, and Monterey Jack are also good choices. Avoid using hard, aged cheeses (like Parmesan) or crumbly cheeses (like goat or feta) that do not melt well. And feel free to use the shredded or sliced variety.

Top Tips

See how easy this recipe is to make on my YouTube channel! Watch the full video here: Full YouTube Video
If you prefer, you can substitute the bread with my keto sandwich bread recipe.
Don't turn the heat up too high. Keep your heat on medium/low to prevent burning and to give the cheese time to fully melt while the bread gets golden and crisp.
Feel free to customize the grilled cheese to your liking. For example, you can add mayo, ham, veggies, or use different types of cheese.
The bread recipe is a spin-off of my 3-Minute English Muffin. If you want to check out the recipe, you can find it in my Keto Breads E-Book!
The protein powder and sour cream can be omitted, however, they are the secret ingredients that make the bread non-eggy!

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