Keto Ham & Jalapeño Puffs

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These Keto Ham & Jalapeño Puffs are the best low-carb breakfast or appetizer, and they are loaded with cheese, deli ham, and spicy jalapenos. These ham and jalapeno puffs are prepared with basic ingredients like eggs, almond flour, & cream cheese. These puffs are light, fluffy, & perfectly golden brown as well as keto-friendly and flavorful. It is very easy to make these puffs, and they are also a filling dish, so you can easily make this for meal prep. It is very easy to customize these puffs so you can easily use different kinds of cheese like Gouda, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or Swiss, or modify the amount of jalapenos to make these puffs. We can easily keep these Keto Ham & Jalapeño Puffs in the fridge, or we can also freeze these puffs and use them when required.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATS:

  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Preparation time: Ten mins
  • Cook time: 18 to 20 minutes
  • Total time: Thirty mins
  • Serving size: 1 puff
  • Servings: 12 puffs
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Breakfast
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced cooked ham
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • 1 small jalapeño
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Optional: chopped green onion or parsley

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

HAM:

  • We can use any cooked ham, like deli ham or remaining roast ham.
    You can use chicken, turkey, or even crumbled bacon in place of the ham to have a distinct taste & for a variation.
    We have to make sure the ham is finely chopped for the puffs to have the optimum texture.

CHEESE:

  • We can also use mozzarella, Gouda, or pepper jack to add flavor, but shredded cheddar is a traditional option. We can also mix some cream cheese for even more melted cheese.

JALAPENOS:

  • The jalapeño gives the puffs a pleasant spicy sensation, but you can vary the spice level according to taste.
    If you like less heat, we can use less quantity of jalapenos or we can exclude the seeds from the jalapenos.
    You may use a little bell pepper in its place for a milder option.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Almond flour is the low in carbs and gluten-free flour and it is best for keto baking.
    We have to use the finely grounded almond flour for the nice texture.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

  1. Turn the oven on to 375°F.
  2. We can line the baking paper on the pan
  3. We can grab a large bowl & add the eggs & cream cheese and beat these components till they get smooth.
  4. Then we can add salt, baking powder, garlic powder, almond flour, ham, jalapeño, and shredded cheese & mix thoroughly.
  5. Take the spoon and put the mixture on the sheet at some space.
  6. Then we can bake these puffs for 18 to 20 minutes or until they get puffed and golden brown.
  7. We can cool down these puffs for some time before serving.
  8. Then garnish these puffs with parsley or green onion if desired.

TIPS:

  • We can put the dough in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes to prevent it from getting sticky.
  • You can bake these puffs in the broiler for the more 1 to 2 minutes to make it crispier.
  • We can also add some cheese over these puffs for the additional crispiness.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can put these puffs in a sealed container and store them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can wrap these puffs with the plastic wrap and then store them for 2 months.

REHEAT:

  • We can warm-up these puffs in the microwave or in the oven at three-fifty degrees F for 10 to 12 mints.

FAQs:

Are these puffs low in carbs?

  • Yes these puffs are low in carbs and it is only comprises of1g net carb, 120kcal, 2g carbs, 7g proteins, and 1g fiber is present in per puff.

Will we store these puffs?

  • Yes, we can easily store these puffs in the sealed box and store these puffs for 4 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer as well.

Can I make these puffs with coconut flour?

  • Yes, we can make these puffs with coconut flour but we have to adjust the amount of liquid and flour accordingly because coconut flour is more absorbent than almond flour.

Are these puffs spicy?

  • These puffs are not that much spicy and you can also adjust the amount of spiciness according to the preference.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 120 kcal
Total Carbs: 2g
Potassium: 70mg
Net Carbs: 1g
Sodium: 280mg
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 0.5mg
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Calcium: 80mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU