Keto Crack Biscuits with Cheddar and Bacon

Ranch seasoning has a way of making savory recipes hard to resist, and these keto crack biscuits are a perfect example. They are warm, cheesy, bacon-filled, and packed with bold flavor, all while staying low in carbs.

Keto Crack Biscuits

These keto crack biscuits do not taste like diet food. They are soft, savory, and full of the classic combination of ranch, cheddar, and bacon. Each bite has a rich cheesy texture from the dough, a salty crunch from the bacon pieces, and the familiar tangy flavor of ranch seasoning.

Even though they taste indulgent, each biscuit has only 3 grams of net carbs. They are made with a fathead-style dough, which is one of the most popular bases for keto bread recipes because it creates a soft, satisfying texture without traditional flour.

These biscuits are baked in a well-greased oven-proof skillet, which helps them cook evenly and gives them a comforting, homemade feel. They are easy enough for a weekday meal but flavorful enough to serve with a holiday dinner or family gathering.

Keto Fathead Dough Biscuits

Fathead dough may have an unusual name, but it is a reliable low-carb dough for many keto-friendly bread recipes. It works well for biscuits because it creates a tender dough that holds together and bakes into a warm, bread-like side dish.

Fathead dough is made with melted mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, xanthan gum, baking powder, almond flour, and eggs. When these ingredients are blended together, they create a pliable dough that can be shaped, flavored, and baked into low-carb breads, rolls, flatbreads, and biscuits.

For the best texture, use almond flour instead of almond meal. Almond flour is finer and helps the biscuits bake up smoother. Almond meal is usually coarser and can make the finished biscuits taste grainy.

Easy Keto Biscuits

If you follow a keto or low-carb lifestyle and miss traditional biscuits, this recipe is a great option. These easy keto biscuits give you the comfort of a warm baked side without the high carb count of classic biscuit dough.

The process is simple. Melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together, mix in the remaining dough ingredients, then fold in the cheddar cheese and bacon. After that, form the dough into biscuits, flatten them slightly, and bake until cooked through.

This is a beginner-friendly keto baking recipe because the ingredients are straightforward and the dough does not require yeast, rising time, or complicated techniques. The ranch seasoning does most of the flavor work, while the cheddar and bacon make the biscuits rich and satisfying.

Bacon Biscuits

Bacon makes these biscuits especially flavorful. The chopped bacon pieces add a salty, savory bite that pairs perfectly with the ranch seasoning and shredded cheddar cheese. The result is a biscuit that can be served with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.

If you have leftovers, store the biscuits in an airtight container. They will keep for about one to two days at room temperature, up to four days in the refrigerator, and up to six months in the freezer. Reheat them before serving for the best texture and flavor.

What To Eat With Biscuits

These keto crack biscuits make a delicious side dish for a family dinner. They pair well with turkey breast, sausage stuffing, cauliflower stuffing, and loaded cauliflower mash. Their savory flavor also works with simple proteins, soups, salads, or low-carb casseroles.

Because they are rich and flavorful, these biscuits can also stand on their own. Serve them warm from the skillet when the cheese is soft and the bacon flavor is at its best.

Keto Crack Biscuits Recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make these tasty keto crack biscuits. The recipe uses simple low-carb baking staples, plus ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and bacon for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 10
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving

Ingredients:

Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cream cheese, softened
Xanthan gum
Baking powder
Almond flour
Eggs
Ranch seasoning
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped bacon pieces

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals until the cheeses are completely melted and blended.

Add the melted cheese mixture to a mixing bowl with all of the remaining ingredients except the cheddar cheese and bacon. Blend until the dough is smooth.

Fold the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped bacon into the dough.

Form the dough into 10 evenly sized balls, then flatten each one slightly with the palm of your hand.

Place the biscuits in a well-greased oven-proof skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Keto Side Dishes

If you enjoyed these keto crack biscuits, try more keto-friendly side dishes with your next lunch or dinner. Low-carb sides can make a meal feel more complete while still keeping carbs in check.

• Low-Carb Pea Salad
• Skillet Keto Garlic Butter Rosemary Rolls
• Keto Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
• Low Carb Everything Bagel Breadsticks with Pumpkin
• Keto Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Pinwheels