These Cheddar Jalapeno Rolls are the best low carb bread alternative when you’re getting those carb cravings! Sharp cheddar and fresh jalapeños ensure these rolls are packed with delicious flavors keeping you full and satisfied!
A cream cheese jalapeno bread recipe that is gluten-free and doesn’t contain any wheat flour.
It’s perfect for those on a low carb or keto diet but also a delicious cheddar jalapeno bread for all who love cheese breads.
What are Cheddar Jalapeno Rolls?
The jalapeno cheese rolls are made with almond flour, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeno peppers. They are dense, filling, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful.
What goes well with jalapeno cheese bread?
These jalapeno pepper cheese bread rolls go deliciously on the side of any meal. They are also good by themselves.
What ingredients do I need and how do you make cheddar jalapeno rolls with a cream cheese base?
- Almond Flour – healthy and low carb wheat flour alternative. Can be purchased in most supermarkets.
- Baking Powder – helps the cream cheese jalapeno bread rise.
- Garlic Powder – gives the cheddar jalapeno bread a nice garlicky flavor.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese – use pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Cream Cheese – block cream cheese not whipped.
- Jalapeno – about 1/2 jalapeno sliced.
- Egg – used for egg wash to give the rolls a nice shiny shell.
Combine Almond Flour, Baking Powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add sharp shredded cheddar and cream cheese in a separate bowl and microwave until melted mixing halfway. Add almond flour mixture to form dough and roll into balls.
Place on baking sheet and bake until golden brown. Enjoy warm!
How do you store cheddar jalapeno rolls?
You can keep these jalapeno cheddar rolls in the refrigerator in a closed container. When ready to eat just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.
What is the nutrition information for this jalapeno cheese roll recipe?
- 218 Calories
- 4g Carbohydrates
- 2g Fiber
- 10g Protein
- 19g Fat
- 62mg Cholesterol
- 293mg Sodium
- 46mg Potassium
- 271mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 402ui Vitamin A
- 0mg Vitamin C
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Now, let’s get making these Cheddar Jalapeno Rolls!
- Prepping Time 10M
- Cooking Time 17M
- Total Time 27M
- Net Carb/Roll ~2g
- Servings 6 Rolls
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/4 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Chopped Jalapeno (about 1/2 Jalapeno)
- 1 Egg (Egg Wash)
Directions
1) Gather all ingredients.
2) Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with silicone baking mat (parchment paper works as well).
3) De-seed jalapeno and finely chop. If you prefer more spiciness, leave some of the seeds in.
4) Combine Almond Flour, Baking Powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
5) In a different large microwavable bowl, add sharp shredded cheddar and cream cheese. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, take out and stir, then microwave for 30-45 more seconds and stir again. Continue this process until the cheese is completely melted.
6) Add the Almond Flour mixture from step 4) into the cheese bowl while still warm, quickly knead with hands until dough like consistency and everything is fully combined. If dough cools too much just microwave for a few seconds, take out and knead again.
7) Combine chopped jalapeno with cheese roll mix. Once combined, separate into 6 equal parts, form balls and place onto a silicone baking mat. Repeat until all the mix is used.
8) Beat egg in a bowl and gently brush onto buns (egg wash).
9) Bake for 17-19 minutes, until buns are firm and slightly golden brown. Enjoy warm!
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Cheddar Jalapeno Rolls
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/4 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Chopped Jalapeno about 1/2 Jalapeno
- 1 Egg Egg Wash
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with silicone baking mat (parchment paper works as well).
- De-seed jalapeno and finely chop. If you prefer more spiciness, leave some of the seeds in.
- Combine Almond Flour, baking powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- In a different large microwavable bowl, add shredded cheddar and cream cheese. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, take out and stir, then microwave for 30-45 more seconds and stir again. Continue this process until the cheese is completely melted.
- Add the Almond Flour mixture from step 4) into the cheese bowl while still warm, quickly knead with hands until dough like consistency and everything is fully combined. If dough cools too much just microwave for a few seconds, take out and knead again.
- Combine chopped jalapeno with cheese roll mix. Once combined, separate into 6 equal parts, form balls and place onto a silicone baking mat. Repeat until all the mix is used.
- Beat egg in a bowl and gently brush onto buns (egg wash).
- Bake for 17-19 minutes, until buns are firm and slightly golden brown. Enjoy warm!
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