This is the easiest, tastiest keto biscuit recipe you will ever make. So amazingly tender and chock full of cheese and garlic, they are perfect with soup or chili. They make great breakfast sandwiches too!
I’ve been on the keto diet for a long time, and I can honestly say that I don’t miss bread much anymore. But sometimes nothing will do but a really good, tender biscuit with butter melting all over it.
These easy keto drop biscuits have been a family favorite since I started making them almost 10 years ago. We adore the cheesy flavor, and the biscuity texture. And I love how easy they are to make.
I can whip them up on the fly and have them ready to go with meals like keto beef stew or loaded cauliflower soup. And I also use the dough as the topping for keto chicken pot pie.
Why you’ll love this keto biscuit recipe
Have I mentioned how easy they are to make? That really is one of the benefits to drop biscuits, as there is no need to roll out the dough and cut it into shapes. Instead, you simply drop large spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and pop them in the oven.
But beyond that, they are also bursting with cheddar garlic flavor. Many people worry that the coconut flour will come through, but the cheese and garlic mask it entirely.
And they go with just about everything! Biscuits like these round out all sorts of easy keto meals, and they’re great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Keto breakfast sandwiches, anyone?
Ingredients
- Coconut flour and almond flour: I use a combination of these two keto flours, because it gives the biscuits a better texture.
- Sour cream: This is the secret ingredient for really tender keto biscuits. It adds moisture without making the batter too liquid. You can also use thick Greek yogurt.
- Eggs: You can use whole eggs, but I think they turn out better with a combination of egg white and egg.
- Butter: For savory recipes like this one, I usually grab salted butter.
- Cheese: I often use sharp cheddar in this recipe but I’ve also made it with pepper jack. So good!
- Garlic powder: Garlic powder adds flavor and masks any coconut taste.
- Pantry staples: Baking powder and salt.
How to make Keto Cheddar Biscuits
1. Prepare a baking sheet: I like to line my baking sheets with silicone mats, as I think they protect the bottoms of the biscuits better. But parchment paper will work too.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients: This includes the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, garlic, and salt. Then add half a cup of the shredded cheese so it distributes well though the dough.
3. Stir in the wet ingredients, including the eggs, sour cream, and butter.
4. Drop by large spoonfuls: I recommend using about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dough for each biscuit. You should get 10 to 12 in total.
5. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake until golden: The tops of the biscuits should be just firm to the touch.
FAQ
You can’t simply swap out the coconut flour, as the amounts of other ingredients need to change as well. I recommend trying these keto almond flour biscuits instead.
You can certainly try that! Replace the almond flour with another 3 tablespoons of coconut and add more if the dough is very thin.
You didn’t have enough flour. Keep in mind that coconut flour differs greatly brand to brand, and some are more absorbent than others. The dough should have a thick, slightly spongy quality. If it doesn’t, add more coconut flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Try coconut cream in place of the sour cream, and skip the shredded cheese or use dairy-free cheese shreds. Then use coconut oil or avocado oil for the butter.
Storage Information
These biscuits are on the moister side so store them in a covered container to keep them from drying out. You can leave them on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
They also freeze really well so you can use them for easy meal prep. I recommend storing them in a ziplock bag to avoid freezer burn.
What to serve with keto biscuits
- Keto Seafood Chowder
- Tomato Basil Chicken
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork – for pulled pork sandwiches!
- Keto Sausage Gravy – mmmmm, biscuits and gravy.
- Sheet Pan Keto Frittata
- Keto Eggs Benedict – in place of the English Muffins.
Easy Keto Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream OR Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Whisk in ½ cup of the shredded Cheddar.
- Stir in the egg whites, whole eggs, sour cream, and melted butter until well combined.
- Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. These are very filling and they spread and rise so make the mounds smallish. You should get 10 to 12 biscuits.
- Sprinkle the tops with remaining ¼ cup cheese and bake 20 to 23 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the biscuits are just firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
LM says
These were ok. They were very pretty with good texture but ynfortubatley they are extremely bland. I used full fat Greek yogurt. I got about 2 dozen biscuits. After the first dozen came out I added more cheese to the second half, which improved it a little. These are wonderfully light and rise well. I will make again with about double the cheese, plus add some onion, chives, paprika, use fresh garlic for better flavor, maybe use powdered ranch dip mix instead of the salt.
Carolyn says
Hi…
to add to other’s comments about there’s coming out flat and smooth, mine did too. I used all almond flour and adjusted the recipe as I saw suggested in the comments, 3 eggs, 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup sour cream and my batter was also quite thin. So I don’t think it’s someones brand or type of coconut flour…if anything the coconut flour would prob keep them dryer. I will be trying these again with either more almond flour or less sour cream…which do you think? or maybe less butter?
haven’t tasted them yet…they’re still in the oven 😉
Carolyn says
so 35 mins later and they are still a little soft. I ground my own almond flour/meal so it’s pretty heavy. I wonder if this adds moisture and I should reduce some liquids. I also would like to reduce the salt but that’s just my preference. Is there a way to fix this or do I need the coconut flour?
Carolyn says
Yes, I would definitely say it’s the almond meal here. Are you subbing all almond meal for the coconut flour too, because that’s a huge issue. Coconut flour is so absorbent so it would change everything if you aren’t using it.
Carolyn says
I took info from a previous poster who asked about using all almond flour and you did suggest trying 1.5 to 2 cups almond flour, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream because the almond flour isn’t as absorbent. I was just trying it out because I didn’t have coconut flour. Guess it doesn’t work so well. Either way they taste yummy! I’m currently having an egg, spinach and ham sandwich with them for dinner. I will def try them again with coconut flour 🙂 I would prob like that cause it may make them lighter…the almond meal can be very heavy.
Carolyn says
Oh okay, now I understand. But you were using your own homemade almond meal too, right? Which is never going to be as fine as something like Honeyville.
Carolyn says
That is exactly right Carolyn. I’ve been trying to use my own almond meal because I thought it was cheaper but the texture is definitely grainy and I still get little bits of almonds in it because my bullet blender can’t pulvarize them like I would want. I was thinking I should’ve put my last initial cause all those Carolyn’s would be confusing if someone was trying to figure out who wrote what haha.
oh and good talk about excercise. Recently started excercising regularly and still hate it but i’m hoping it will grow on me.
Carolyn says
Almond meal can work really well for some muffins and such, even as grainy as it is. But if you want a better texture, it’s worth the money to purchase a good brand like Honeyville, IMO. I have used Bob’s in these biscuits and it works well too, even though it’s not as finely ground as Honeyville.
Carolyn says
From your other comment, I think you aren’t using any coconut flour at all? Because that’s a big problem if that’s the case…
Bren says
These are amazing!!! I have been LC for 7 months now and I think this is my favorite recipe yet. I added diced (pickled) jalapenos to mine and was so excited to see that they were sturdy enough to be used for breakfast sandwiches. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you for doing what you do!
Carolyn says
I love Jalapeños in these too!
Debbie says
Love these biscuits! Good anytime of day and so many possibilities. Thanks for all your amazing recipes.
Erin Austin says
I just made these and they smelled delicious while baking. I exchanged Jack cheese for Cheddar and used Greek yogurt. They are even better than I expected! Great idea above to use for pizza. I may try as a deep dish later this week. Thank you so much for perfecting and sharing these recipes!
a_lippard says
I made these today and they were fantastic! I did not have enough sour cream so I added cream cheese to make up the difference. They were fluffy and light and cheesy and smelled heavenly. I made them at night so I could have one in the morning and woke the house up with the smell. My daughter wanted one right then. When they started getting crumbly, I split them in half, put a little bit of low carb spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperonis and made mini pizzas. Talking about good!! It was the best pizza I have had in a long time with any low carb recipe. I am making them again today with just the sour cream and making different sizes for sandwiches, pizzas, and biscuits. Thank you for sharing and all your hard work!
Carolyn says
I’ve made them into mini pizzas for my kids too!
Trisha says
These were great even my husband liked them!
Tammy says
Hi! Love your recipes. This one unfortunately wasn’t a hit with me and my family. The coconut flour is too strong. Without telling my daughter what was in it, she said it tasted like “a garlicy almond joy”, haha! Not really the flavor I was hoping for. I probably won’t make any more of this recipe, but look forward trying other ones from you in the future. Thanks for sharing your creations!
Carolyn says
Curious what brand of coconut flour you used…
Tammy says
Hi Carolyn. I used Bob’s Red Mill Organic Coconut Flour.
Carolyn says
Yes, that’s what I use too. I guess maybe your family is just more sensitive to coconut flavour! 🙂
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, I made these tonight but they didn’t look quite like yours. They came out flat, just didn’t have that lumpy nice top like yours just flat and smooth,although they weren’t horrible tasting I do want them to come out like yours. I used Bob’s almond flour(waiting for my honeyville to get here!) “Coconut Secret” raw coconut flour and full fat natural sour cream. I’ve never used coconut flour before and just picked one. Perhaps that was the issue?? Any input would be appreciated! I LOVE your blog and can’t wait for my swerve to get here so I can try your amazing recipes!
Mindy says
Actually the more I think about it,I wonder if there was too much moisture? I’ve made a similar bisquik bisquit and when dropping them off the spoon they were a bit sticky and hard to get off and these were more rnmy, just a though! Maybe add more almond flour next time??
Carolyn says
Hi Mindy. I’ve never used coconut secret, I always use Bob’s coconut flour. And yes, you’re correct, it sounds like your biscuits had way too much moisture, so I assume it was the coconut flour. To counteract that, if you are going to use that brand of coconut flour, add a few tbsp more to the recipe until it’s thicker. Thick enough that you have to really push it off the spoon to drop it onto the baking sheet. Does that make sense?
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, Thanks for your quick response! I think that makes complete sense. After my first post I put even more thought in it and figured the batter should have been thicker. I will switch to Bob’s next time I need it. Do you think I could just add more almond flour? My husband is not a fan of coconut but I don’t let him know I use it. Thanks again!
Carolyn says
Sure, go ahead and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more almond flour. Start with 1/4 cup and then see how thick the batter is after that.
Margie says
Just a thought how old is your baking powder?
joanie says
DO NOT wait to make these. They are wonderful!! I made them exactly to recipe (as I always do a recipe for the first time) and will not change a thing. I made little mini biscuits (about 22). They are great just plain. For lunch I’ve sliced a biscuit and put a little sausage patty on it with some chipotle mayo and woohoo – sooo good!
If you are selling your house or having company and want the house to smell good, this is the recipe to use. 🙂
Carolyn says
Wow! Now that’s high praise! 🙂
Shirley Kemper says
I just made these for the first time getting 25 using my medium cookie scoop. Now I must try them with sausage because you made it sound quite scrumptious!
Misty says
Another amazing recipe from you. I loved these. I baked in a muffin pan and got 12.
TJ says
JUST made these..still warm on my plate! I didn’t have butter on hand, so I used some oil instead and I added extra garlic and cheese to make sure I didnt taste any coconut flour. CAME OUT AMAZING! Can’t wait to try it with butter. As it is, they are awesomely fluffy with a crispy sort of exterior..we are huge garlic fans, so the extra garlic hits the spot. Thank you for this recipe. It is a keeper 🙂
Carolyn says
So glad you liked them!
Destiny says
I wonder if adding a little garlic salt to the tops of these before baking – would give them that “red lobster” cheddar garlic taste….. hmmmmmm 🙂
Jamie says
I have seen copycat recipes for the Red Lobster biscuits, and I believe the trick to getting that taste is after baking to brush them with melted butter & then sprinkle the tops with garlic salt. Hope this helps!
Jayme says
These are so good! I made them to go with your tomato soup recipe. Delish! Thanks for posting such great, easy to make recipes.
mandy says
I just found you and am so glad I did. I was recently diagnosed with prediabeties. I also have high colesterol. I started atkinsnot too long ago, but am afraid of their prepackaged foods. I want to get healthier using more whole foods w.o. added chemicals. Your recipes seem helpful and family friendly. Thanks so much.
Carolyn says
Glad you find my recipes helpful, Mandy!
Pamela says
Okay so I made these this morning and the taste is wonderful- I used inch squares of Colby jack and skate powder in 6 and did 4 plain so I can try them sweet. As I said the taste is great but then there is a dryness and kind of sticks going down your throat. I use 2/3 full fat sour cream and 1/3 full fat Greek yogurt (Fage) I am using raw coconut flour (not cheap) and this may be the issue. I can’t say for sure they look moist and feel moist and even all leaving an imprint on the parchment paper that is damp and when you first eat them they are moist but then it’s like that coconut flour taste or texture dries them out while chewing… maybe more fat would help? I don’t know. I slathered on a helping of jalapeno cream cheese and that was phenomenal but with just butter was not enough to mask the dryness. Oh and they are super filling I am full and I ate half of one. Anyway all these recipes are fantastic I am sure it is just the different ingredients used that may change the texture. Happy 2014!
Carolyn says
Huh, that is interesting. I do think coconut flour has a mouth feel that is dry-ish. Perhaps because it is SO absorbent, it feels like it dries out our mouths. But they shouldn’t feel/taste that dry, and every coconut flour brand is a bit different. So in your version, I would either try an extra egg or more oil. Sorry about that!
Debbie says
I made these tonight to go with some soup. They were delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Beth says
I made these tonight and sadly, did not care for them so much. I like many other recipes I’ve made from your site and am grateful for all the time and effort you put into them. I have another biscuit recipe I much prefer, found here:
http://carbwars.blogspot.com/2013/03/gluten-free-yogurt-biscuits.html
I might try the ones above with some sharp cheddar and garlic powder and see how they turn out. I’ve also made those with all sour cream instead of Greek yogurt and they are very good.
Best wishes and happy 2014!
Carolyn says
I am surprised. Everyone I know loves them. But to each his own, as always!
Susan Hayes says
I think these are my husband’s favorite low carb bread. Tonight he asked me again, with a tone of wonder, “Really, there’s no wheat in these? None at all.”
Carolyn says
That’s fabulous. I love that it’s so hard to believe anything wheat-free can be good! 🙂
Debra Schramm says
I made these tonight. They did not rise or spread and were dry.
Jenna says
Like your idea to go half/half with the almond and coconut flour. I tried baking something similar yesterday with just the almond flour and found it bore too much of a resemblance to a savoury sort of marzipan.