Monday, December 4, 2017

Almond cheddar tea biscuits {keto, low carb}

  • Pin It


Disclosure: I received this particular block of cheese from Cabot as a gift, although I also buy quite a lot of it on my own dime.

I've been cutting back on grains lately, but that hasn't stopped me from craving cookies and crackers.

And then I made a miraculous discovery.

Replace the all-purpose flour in my Parmesan Smoked Paprika Crackers with almond flour or almond meal and you end up with low carb cheese crackers (or cheese "cookies," as I prefer to call them) that are even more delicious than the originals.

These Almond Cheddar Tea Biscuits are also keto, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and the perfect snack for people following a LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) way of eating.

Here's the basic recipe. I used Seriously Sharp Cheddar from Cabot Creamery, one of my favorites, but you can use any shredded hard cheese - Parmesan, Gouda, Jarlsberg, or any strong cheddar cheese. Feel free to add herbs or spices to suit your taste.

print recipe

Almond Cheddar Tea Biscuits {Keto, Low Carb}
Crisp, crumbly and extra cheesy, these easy cheese crackers contain three ingredients and bake for just 15 minutes. A perfect snack for those eating grain-free, gluten-free, low carb or keto.
Ingredients
  • 4 Tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (substitute any shredded hard cheese)
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Blend all ingredients together in a bowl with a wooden spoon or hand mixer, or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix (aggressively if you're doing it  by hand) until a smooth dough forms.Roll 1-inch balls of dough between your palms and place on two lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each dough ball. Flatten the balls slightly with your fingers. Bake 15 minutes, or until the edges of the crackers start to brown. Cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove the crackers to a rack to finish cooling.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: about 24 crackers

6 comments:

Liz Schmitt said...

These look superb!

Unknown said...

Can't wait to snack on these crackers!~Carolyn

Cathy @ She Paused 4 Thought said...

I could not stop eating these cookies! Perfect for holiday appetizers or everyday mid-afternoon snacks.

Jeanne @JollyTomato said...

Loved these! Glad I grabbed a handful at the cookie swap because they made the perfect go-along to a hearty bowl of soup I had the next day! : )

Sippity Sup said...

I have all this on hand already... I'm going to make these tomorrow for a dinner party. I have one guest in mind but I think everyone will eat them up. GREG

cakespy said...

What! These are so simple. I'm intrigued...and quite appetized :-)

Post a Comment