These Keto Cheese Buns have a soft texture and fluffy interior. We prepare these buns with almond flour, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, butter, and sesame seeds. These buns contain approximately 245 calories and 3 g of net carbs. These buns take about 40 minutes to prepare. These Keto Cheese Buns are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sandwiches, burgers, meal prep, family gatherings, picnics, and holiday meals. You can refrigerate these buns for 7 days or freeze them for 3 months for later use. You can serve these buns with Garlic Butter Steak, Grilled Chicken, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Avocado Egg Salad, or Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Course: Bread, Side Dish, Breakfast
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 8 buns
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 bun
- Cooking Method: Bake
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sheet
- Baking paper
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- Almond flour, two cups
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We utilize almond flour because it gives the buns a soft texture while keeping them low in carbs.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We use mozzarella cheese because it creates a stretchy texture and helps bind the dough together.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese provides a soft texture and rich flavor to the buns. You can substitute it with mascarpone cheese.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We utilize Parmesan cheese because it adds a savory, nutty flavor. Instead, you can use Pecorino Romano.
BUTTER:
- Butter gives the buns a golden finish and rich taste. As a substitute, you can use ghee.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning adds a delicious herb flavor to the buns.
SESAME SEEDS:
- Sesame seeds provide a crunchy topping and nutty flavor. You can replace them with everything bagel seasoning or flaxseeds.
XANTHAN GUM:
- We use xanthan gum to improve the dough’s elasticity and texture. As a substitute, you can use psyllium husk powder.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 190° Celcius and coat a dish with baking paper.
- Warm the cream and mozzarella cheese till smooth and melted.
- Stir the xanthan gum, almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder in a different dish.
- Include the eggs and dry elements in a melted cheese mixture, and blend them to prepare a smooth dough.
- We microwave the dough for almost twenty seconds.
- Distribute the dough into eight equal portions and make round bun shapes.
- Put them on a sheet, coat with melted butter, and garnish with parsley and sesame seeds.
- Bake till brown and golden, for almost twenty-two minutes.
- Serve these buns when they have cooled for fifteen minutes or so.
TIPS:
- We utilize finely ground almond flour to get a perfect texture.
- Perfectly cool it and then make slices.
- Avoid baking the buns for an extra time to maintain the soft texture of the buns.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Omelet
- Bacon
- Sausage Patties
- Avocado Slices
LUNCH:
- Grilled Chicken
- Tuna Salad
- Egg Salad
- Turkey Slices
- Chicken Salad
DINNER:
- Garlic Butter Steak
- Grilled Salmon
- Roast Chicken
- Pork Chops
- Meatballs
SOUPS:
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Chicken Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
DIPS & SPREADS:
- Garlic Butter
- Cream Cheese Spread
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Guacamole
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these buns in a closed box and stock them for a week.
FREEZER:
- Store these buns for approx. 80 to 90 days.
FAQs:
May we utilize coconut flour?
- No, you cannot use coconut flour, as they need different element ratios and absorbs extra moisture content.
Will we freeze these buns?
- Yes, you can freeze these buns for approximately 2 to 3 months.
Could we include extra cheese or herbs?
- Yes, you can use chives, Gouda, cheddar, rosemary, or oregano.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Protein: 12 g
Calories: 245 kcal
Net Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 20 g
Total Carbs: 5 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Serving Size: 1 Keto Cheese Bun