This Keto Broccoli Bread recipe is an ideal side dish for meat. You can even eat it for breakfast. I used broccoli as the main ingredient to make this cheesy broccoli bread. I also added a couple of tablespoons of almond flour to obtain a better consistency.
This dish is very simple and can be done in 3 main easy steps: make broccoli rice first, then mix with all ingredients to create the bread dough, and finally bake the dough.
To make it tastier, add Parmesan and Cheddar cheese on the top and just let the oven do all the work.
How to Make Low Carb Cheesy Broccoli Bread
Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and dry the broccoli. Remove any leaves and chop into chunks until you have about 3 cups.
Make Broccoli Rice: Place the broccoli chunks in a food processor and pulse until they resemble the size of rice grains.
Microwave the Broccoli: Place the riced broccoli in the microwave and cook for 1.5 minutes.
Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine the microwaved broccoli rice, egg, garlic, cheddar cheese, and almond flour. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined.
Shape the Dough: Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking tray lined with wax paper.
Bake: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.
Add More Cheese: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the additional 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the wax paper. Cut into rectangles and enjoy!
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- Low Carb Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
- Almond Flour Keto Bread
- Low Carb Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
Keto Cheesy Broccoli Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli
- 1 egg large
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tsp almond flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry your fresh broccoli bunch. Discard all of the leaves before chopping into chunks. Make sure to chop enough chunks for 3 cups.
- Transfer the chopped broccoli pieces into a food processor. Continue pulsing until you get rice-size bits.
- Set the microwave to “cooking”. Leave the broccoli rice in the microwave for a minute and a half.
- Crack the egg in a bowl. Add the garlic, cheddar cheese, and almond flour together with the riced broccoli. Beat with a spoon until combined. Season with a dash of pepper and salt.
- Pat the mixture into a baking tray covered with waxed paper. Cover all sides of the tray evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of Parmesan cheese on top. Put in the oven for 10 minutes. The oven should be set at 300°F.
- Take the tray out of the oven. Top with half a cup of cheddar cheese. Rebake for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Once ready, remove from the heat. Allow cooling for around 5 minutes then remove the paper.
- Cut into rectangular shapes and enjoy!
Nutrition/Macros
FAQ and Cooking Tips
How to store broccoli bread
Store broccoli bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to serve with cheesy broccoli bread?
On a low-carb diet, serve cheesy broccoli bread with a side of creamy avocado dip, sugar-free marinara sauce, or a fresh mixed greens salad drizzled with olive oil dressing or grilled meats.
Is broccoli keto friendly?
Yes, broccoli is keto-friendly as it is a low-carb vegetable that’s rich in fiber and essential nutrients, making it a suitable choice for those following a ketogenic diet.
How many net carbs are in broccoli?
Broccoli contains about 4 grams of net carbs per 100 grams (about 1 cup chopped) (*)