The Best Cauliflower Bread (with Cheddar and Jalapeno)

Learn how to make the best Cauliflower Bread ever — full of cheddar and mildly spicy jalapenos. Bacon is optional but encouraged. 🙂 There in NO kneading/Rising involved.  It’s low carb/keto/paleo/gluten-free/vegetarian! It can also be DF and Whole30 if cheddar is not added.  

Low carb dieters rejoice! There are a bunch of cauliflower breads out there, but none as flavorful as this cauliflower bread with cheddar and jalapeno.

It’s easy to make, moist, and quite delicious. Even if you aren’t on any specific diet, it’s one of those recipes that you just have to make.

Why? Because it’s way healthier and more flavorful than your store-bought wheat bread.  It has more fiber and protein, and less sugar and carbs than white bread. Make a nutritional comparison and you’ll understand why to prefer our cauliflower bread.    

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 1/3 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 1/4 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 tbsp of commercial baking powder for a mixture of 1 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp 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

Tapioca Breadsticks

Corn Bread with Basil

Upside Down Banana Bread

Portuguese Cornbread (Broa de Milho)

Cheddar filled Brazilian Cheese Rolls

Keto Sandwich Bread

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LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER BREAD RECIPE WITH CHEDDAR AND JALAPENO

The best Cauliflower Bread Recipe ever with cheddar and jalapeno. Bacon is optional! There in NO kneading/rising, and is low carb/keto/paleo/vegetarian!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword BREAD RECIPES, CAULIFLOWER BREAD, CAULIFLOWER BREAD RECIPE, KETO BREAD RECIPES, LOW CARB BREAD, LOW CARB BREAD RECIPE

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 207 kcal

Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

• 3 cups finely riced cauliflower
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/3 cup superfine almond flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional) 
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (1/4 cup extra for topping if desired)
• 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
• 1 jalapeno de-seed and chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8 x 4- inch loaf pan and then line with parchment paper.

2. 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!

3. 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. 

4. Add about 1/3 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.

5. 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 1/4 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 tbsp of commercial baking powder for a mixture of 1 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp 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 Facts

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER BREAD RECIPE WITH CHEDDAR AND JALAPENO

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 115mg38%

Sodium 507mg21%

Potassium 283mg8%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 290IU6%

Vitamin C 16mg19%

Calcium 190mg19%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.