Keto Cheddar Garlic Muffin Biscuits
Tender, cheese-studded biscuits made with almond flour for low-carb baking. Topped with aromatic garlic butter and fresh parsley, these muffin-pan biscuits deliver savory flavor without wheat. Baked until golden and brushed warm for maximum impact.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour, blanched finecoconut flourreduce to 0.5 cup, increase xanthan gum to 1 tspgrain-freenut-free sub
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- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp xanthan gum(optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream, full fat
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shreddedgruyere1:1 ratioflavor variationdairy-freeFull guide →
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (350°F) and grease 12 muffin pan cavities.
- 2
Whisk together almond flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and optional xanthan gum in a large bowl.
- 3
Combine eggs, sour cream, and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until thick sticky batter forms.
- 5
Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
- 6
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter into 9 of the muffin cups, spreading to fill evenly.
- 7
Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from oven.
- 9
Dissolve garlic powder into melted butter in a small bowl and stir in chopped parsley.
- 10
Brush garlic butter onto biscuit tops while still warm.
- 11
Loosen sides with a butter knife and gently remove biscuits from pan. Serve warm.
Tips
A muffin scoop ensures consistent sizing for even baking.
Do not overbake; check at 18 minutes to avoid dry biscuits.
Apply garlic butter while biscuits are warm for best flavor absorption.
Good to Know
Sealed container in refrigerator.
Batter can be prepared up to 2 hours before baking; refrigerate covered.
Warm from oven with butter or alongside eggs.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the muffin pan greasing to prevent sticking.
Do not overmix batter to avoid dense, tough biscuits.
Do not fill more than 9 muffin cups; batter quantity is portioned for this yield.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Nut-Free Alternatives
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