Ultimate Keto Grilled Cheese (with Chaffle or Almond Flour Bread Options)
A game-changing keto comfort food that’ll make you forget about regular bread!
Key Info
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Total Time: 20-30 minutes
- Servings: 1-2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Equipment Needed
- Skillet or griddle
- Waffle iron (for chaffle option)
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Alternative: Cast iron skillet works great for even heating
Ingredients
For Chaffle Bread (2 slices):
- 1 large egg
- 120g mozzarella cheese, shredded (½ cup)
- 15g almond flour (1 tbsp)
- ¼ tsp baking powder
For Almond Flour Bread (2 slices):
- 30g almond flour (¼ cup)
- 1 large egg
- 15g melted butter (1 tbsp)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For Grilled Cheese Assembly:
- 30g butter (2 tbsp)
- 60g cheese of choice (2 oz) – cheddar, swiss, or provolone
- Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Italian herbs
Method
1. Choose Your Bread Base:
For Chaffle:
- Mix egg, shredded mozzarella, almond flour, and baking powder.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high.
- Pour half mixture into center, cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Repeat for second chaffle.
For Almond Bread:
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Pour half mixture, cook until bubbles form (30-60 seconds).
- Flip and cook additional 30 seconds.
- Repeat for second slice.
2. Assemble Sandwich:
- Butter outside of both bread slices.
- Place cheese between slices.
- Press gently.
3. Final Cooking:
- Heat skillet to medium.
- Cook 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cheese should be completely melted.
Crucial Tips
- Let bread cool slightly before assembly to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t rush the cooking – low and slow ensures even melting.
- Use room temperature cheese for better melting.
- Bold crust = better texture.
Storage
- Refrigerate assembled sandwich up to 2 days.
- Reheat in skillet on low heat.
- Don’t microwave (gets soggy).
Common Mistakes
- Heat too high (burns outside before cheese melts).
- Skipping the butter (necessary for crispy crust).
- Using cold cheese (won’t melt properly).
Variations
- Add crispy bacon.
- Include thin sliced tomato.
- Try different cheese combinations.
- Spread pesto inside.
Net Carbs: 2-4g per sandwich (varies by cheese choice)
Calories: 400-500 depending on ingredients used
