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.
Sonia says
Carolyn want to make these for a party am I able to freeze
these if I make in advance? Thanks so much love your
Recipes.
Carolyn says
Yes, these freeze well!
Christina says
Hi there! I’ve been using this recipe for years, and it’s awesome!
My family has been moaning about not having had my late grandmother’s strawberry shortcake in years. Her shortcake recipe is essentially a very dry, crumbly drop biscuit intended to provide contrast to mashed strawberry sauce, and as I was proposing making cheddar garlic biscuits, I thought…wait…hang on…
TOTAL SUCCESS. Astonishing success, actually, considering that my grandmother’s recipe only has eggs and baking powder common with yours!
I followed your recipe, with the following choices and modifications:
I left out the cheddar and garlic (obviously).
I used the yogurt option (full fat Greek-style Trader Joe’s).
I added an extra tablespoon or so of coconut flour.
NOTE: I lightly scooped *both* the coconut flour and the almond flour with the measuring cup, so there would be more of each than with the spoon-in method!
I added a splash of vanilla extract – let’s call it 1/2 teaspoon.
Not having a sugar substitute at my parents’ house, I used 1/4 cup of regular sugar, mixed into the wet ingredients before combining with the dry. Next time, I’ll try erythritol.
This made for a pretty dry, crumbly dough. I used a silicone baking mat with 12 sizing circles. As I dropped the dough onto the circles with a fork, little crumbles would sometimes fall off. I gently corralled them back into the mounds with the fork, gently shaping them to maintain some height.
The drop biscuits were very nubby and craggy, and did not spread nearly as much as the savory version.
They were delicious on their own, but absolutely *perfect* for providing an absorbent, crumbly texture for the mashed strawberries. My family lost their minds. Nobody could believe how close it was to our traditional family favorite.
And the bonus is they were *easier* to make than my grandmother’s fiddly recipe, which involved tediously cutting lard or shortening into the flour, then dribbling an egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients until the consistency was right.
I just winged it as a strawberry shortcake, but I think the possibilities for sweet options are pretty endless! I can’t wait to start experimenting with different fruits and spices.
Thank you so much!
Carolyn says
Sounds so good! Thanks for sharing your adaptation.
Trina says
I am so happy I found this recipe!!! I love biscuits and anything breadlike!!! I keep trying to cut wheat/gluten out completely because I don’t tolerate it well. I haven’t found a recipe I have loved yet, I have high hopes for this one though! Thank you! I saw the super rude comment from a few years ago and I had no problem printing just the recipe.
Nene says
I am allergic to nuts…so almond flour nor flaxseed fours! I can not use. Is there anything else I can use other then any other kind of nut flours? I am also a diabetic!
Carolyn says
Not in this particular recipe, I’m afraid. You can search for a coconut flour only biscuit.
Jamie G says
These are delicious!! Didn’t change a thing and used 4 eggs and sour cream. Made 12 biscuits about 3-3.5″ in diameter.
I wonder if the dryness that some folks are experiencing is due to packing the flours? I just came across a chef’s site (I wish I could remember which chef it was) maybe a week ago or so that said you should never pack down your flours unless specifically told to do so; you should spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of sticking the measuring cup into the bag/container and pulling out (now packed) flour. I’ve been doing it wrong all my life! LOL. I used the ‘proper’ method this time…. and these biscuits were PERFECT! Just a thought! (Not sure if it was mentioned already? Sooooo many comments… 🙂 )
Thanks once again for a tasty, EASY recipe!
Shirley Kemper says
I have been doing LC, mostly Keto, for almost a year now and this is my first time trying one of your recipes. I love these! I used my medium cookie scoop to put them on the parchment and got 25 biscuits. These will make a lovely addition to dinner tonight. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Carolyn says
Sounds wonderful!
Nicole Foster says
These taste great and have a nice biscuit texture! They were fabulous with sausage and gravy. Mine spread big time and were pretty flat, though, so I will not add as much moisture next time per the suggestions in the comments. I use Bob’s Red Mill flours so I’m sure with this adjustment they will turn out more like yours next time. This will definitely be my go-to biscuit recipe.
Carolyn says
Yep, sometimes that happens and too much liquid is the issue. It’s hard to know. I use Bob’s too but maybe your eggs are a bit bigger or what have you. Glad yo liked the flavor!
Sonia Mehrotra says
Hi Carolyn… a minor clarification please on the nutritional info…..the macros stated under nutrition facts vary significantly from those given just under the recipe notes. Which would you recommend I take into account?
Esther R. says
I’m making these today for dinner . They are so easy . Wonderful !!
Jennifer Blake says
These will go great with Jennifer Farley’s Zucchini Lasagna and so many other dishes!
gerry speirs says
you had me at easy cheesy!!
Cookin Canuck says
I’m always amazed that you are able to achieve such amazing baked goods using alternative flours. These look perfectly crumbly!
Joanne says
Such incredible texture on these biscuits!
Jennifer Farley says
Biscuits are my number one favorite side to have at any meal! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Michelle says
I love these biscuits! They are so versatile. I had added sausage and my latest variation is a broccoli ham version. I roasted some frozen broccoli, sliced up some Canadian bacon and subbed mozzarella. They turned out great!
Gerry Speirs says
Super and I bet awesome out of the oven!
Jennifer Blake says
I’ve recently started going to a doctor with a more holistic approach to health. My last bloodwork indicated that I need to reduce my sugars and that I should be looking at a low carb diet… *whining* but I LOVE my carbs (and so does my family)! So I try to find recipes that are healthier & include more veggies but it isn’t a habit yet and my weight shows it. I was not diligent through the holiday season and indulged quite a bit but hopefully I’m getting back on track now. I’ve added my exercise back (at least a few days a week) and am looking into menu plans for a more well rounded diet. I love this alternative to help me get my “carb” fix while still doing it in a healthy way!
Jennifer Farley says
Biscuits are one of my favorite breakfast items! These are great!
Barb says
Sadly I did not like these. I found the coconut flour flavor too strong, like sour coconut and it was very eggy. I’m glad I tried them but I will not make them again. Thanks and sorry.
Stephanie Hirsch says
Made these tonight, I thought they were pretty good, for some reason I could taste the coconut in the coconut flour. Otherwise, they still hit the spot for me.