Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Cottage Cheese Biscuits
Make these easy gluten free biscuits for a hearty breakfast! Cottage cheese biscuits have tons of protein, and these are loaded with ham, pepper jack, and jalapeno for the best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese*
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup ham, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, (not all used at once)
Equipment
- 2-inch scoop
- parchment paper or silicone liner
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine the whipped cottage cheese and egg until completely smooth.
- Combine the almond flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the almond flour mixture, ham, jalapeño, cheese and two tablespoons melted butter and gently combine until a thick dough forms.
- Using a two inch scoop, carefully place the biscuits onto a silicone or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining tablespoon of melted butter.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
*Whipped cottage cheese: place 1 cup of cottage cheese into a blender or food processor. Blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Add a splash of milk if needed.
Net carbs per biscuit: 3.5 g
Serving: 1 biscuit, Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.6g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 12.6g, Cholesterol: 53.8mg, Sodium: 365mg, Fiber: 2.1g, Sugar: 1.5g
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