Cauliflower Bread that is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional bread made with cauliflower, cheddar cheese, and mildly spicy jalapeños. There’s no kneading, rising, or yeast required, making it surprisingly easy to prepare. Bacon is optional but highly recommended for extra savory flavor. Best of all, this bread is keto, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, can be made vegetarian, and it can easily be made dairy-free and Whole30-compliant by omitting the cheese.
This Cauliflower Bread is a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional bread made with cauliflower, eggs, cheese, and simple seasonings. It bakes up sturdy enough for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside soups and salads while keeping the texture light and flavorful. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, this easy recipe is a delicious way to enjoy bread with fewer carbs and more vegetables.
Quick Look: Easy Cauliflower Bread
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- 🍞 Servings: 8 slices
- 🌱 Diet: Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free
- 🔥 Calories: About 90–120 per slice
- 🧩 Difficulty: Easy
- ⚡ Best For: Sandwiches, toast, meal prep, low-carb diets
- 🥄 Texture: Soft, sturdy, and slightly chewy with a tender crumb
- 🧀 Flavor Profile: Savory, cheesy, and mildly nutty
- 🍳 Cooking Method: Oven-baked
- 🥦 Main Ingredients: Cauliflower, eggs, cheese, and seasonings
- 🧊 Make-Ahead Friendly: Yes
- 🍽️ Best Served With: Sandwich fillings, soups, salads, eggs, or avocado ❄️ Storage: Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes beautifully
- 🧪 Why This Recipe Works: Removing excess moisture from the cauliflower and combining it with eggs and cheese creates a sturdy, bread-like texture that holds together well without flour or gluten.
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HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER BREAD
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8 x 4- inch loaf pan and then line with parchment paper.
- Microwave cauliflower for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Let it cool. Then, place about a third of the batch in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Repeat with remaining cauliflower, working in batches. This is a must for the bread not to get too soft! SEE PIC. 1
- Add egg whites to a mixing bowl. Beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Reserve. SEE PIC. 2
- In a large bowl, mix eggs yolks, oil, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and herbs until a smooth paste forms. Stir in the cauliflower, cheese, bacon, and jalapeno until homogeneous. SEE PIC. 3
- Add about ⅓ of the egg whites to the paste. Use a spatula to fold in the egg whites. Repeat process with the remaining egg whites. Make sure NOT to beat the egg whites because that will cause bread not to properly rise.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If desired, about 10 minutes before removing cauliflower bread from the oven, pour ¼ cup shredded cheddar on top and let it melt and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing. SEE PIC. 4
CHEF'S NOTES FOR CAULIFLOWER BREAD RECIPE
- The cauliflower for this recipe has to be finer than in a cauliflower rice dish.
- The 3 cups of cauliflower should be measured after ricing the cauliflower.
- For a paleo version, use a paleo-friendly baking powder.
- Or replace 1 tablespoon of commercial baking powder for a mixture of 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
- For a dairy-free and Whole30 version, skip the cheese. For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon.
- Store cauliflower bread covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge.
OTHER BREAD RECIPES TO TRY:
- Eggless Brazilian Cheese Bread
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Pull Apart Bread
- Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls
- Tapioca Breadsticks
- Corn Bread with Basil
- Portuguese Cornbread (Broa de Milho)
- Keto Sandwich Bread
- Upside Down Banana Bread
- No Yeast Bread Recipe (oven/crockpot)
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Bread with Cheddar and Jalapeño
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups finely riced cauliflower
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ⅓ cup superfine almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (¼ cup extra for topping if desired)
- 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
- 1 jalapeno de-seed and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8 x 4- inch loaf pan and then line with parchment paper.
- Microwave cauliflower for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Let it cool. Then, place about a third of the batch in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Repeat with remaining cauliflower, working in batches. This is a must for the bread not to get too soft!
- Add egg whites to a mixing bowl. Beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Reserve. In a large bowl, mix eggs yolks, oil, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and herbs until a smooth paste forms. Stir in the cauliflower, cheese, bacon, and jalapeno until homogeneous.
- Add about ⅓ of the egg whites to the paste. Use a spatula to fold in the egg whites. Repeat process with the remaining egg whites. Make sure NOT to beat the egg whites because that will cause the bread not to properly rise.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If desired, about 10 minutes before removing bread from the oven, pour ¼ cup shredded cheddar on top and let it melt and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.
Recipe Notes
- The cauliflower for this recipe has to be finer than in a cauliflower rice dish.
- The 3 cups of cauliflower has to be measured after ricing the cauliflower.
- For a paleo version, use a paleo-friendly baking powder, or replace 1 tablespoon of commercial baking powder for a mixture of 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
- For a Whole30 version, skip the cheese. For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon.
- Store cauliflower bread covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge.
Nutrition
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I am on a low carb diet and made this cauliflower bread for breakfast. It was delicious and held the shape well enough to make grilled cheese. So delicious Denise. I am thinking to try with broccoli next time.
Wow, this looks great. Never had cauliflower bread -- really like the idea. But with bacon, please -- that's NEVER optional. 🙂
Wow... what a great idea! I didn't even know you could make cauliflower bread. I NEED to try this!