Keto Parmesan Bread Puffs
Published July 29, 2021 • Updated February 2, 2026
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These buttery keto parmesan bread puffs are my favorite poppable cheesy bite! They make a great appetizer with ranch or marinara sauce and work just as well as a side dish with spaghetti!
Tonight’s the night… well, may not “tonight”, but I think you know what I mean. You know, the kind of night where you are craving a chicken parmesan or a steaming lasagna? These parmesan bread rolls are the perfect complement to complete the meal!
Why I love these cheesy parmesan bread puffs
They make a great appetizer
- These are buttery, cheesy puffs you can pop in your mouth one after another.
- Bring them to a party or make them when you’re hosting – they’re the kind of snack people ask about.
- Serve them with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping. Fair warning: double the batch for parties because they disappear fast.
They’re great as a side dish
These parmesan bread puffs also make a great side dish next to a bowl of spaghetti or Salisbury steak. They add that cheesy, buttery element every dinner needs.
Keep them as a snack
Make a batch on Sunday and snack on them all week when those savory cravings hit. Having snacks ready to grab helps you skip the chips and crackers. These are a perfect swap for dough balls too!
These come together fast
Start to finish in under 15 minutes. The parmesan and mozzarella together are what make them so cheesy. My kids demolish these – I bet yours will too.
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Keto Parmesan Bread Bites Ingredients
2 cups almond flour -
1/2 cup unflavored low-carb protein powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons xanthan gum
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, melted
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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1 egg white
Butter & Parmesan Bread Coating Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Mix dry ingredients
Add almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt to a food processor. Pulse to combine. NOTE: Can use an electric mixer or blender to mix up the dough. A food processor is the easiest.
Pulse in wet ingredients
Add egg, melted cheese, butter and sour cream. Pulse until a dough forms. NOTE: You can melt the cheese in the microwave for 60 seconds or in a non-stick skillet on the stove top.
Roll into balls
Pinch off dough and roll into a ball about a 1 inch diameter. Place on a parchment lined baking tray. Space balls around 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart. Brush each ball with egg white wash.
Bake
Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes on the middle rack of the oven. Move rack high and broil on high for 90 seconds or until the tops of the puffs turn golden brown. Remove from the oven.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond flour?
Coconut flour works, but it absorbs way more moisture. You'll need to add extra egg or sour cream to get the dough right.
What can I substitute for the unflavored low-carb protein powder?
Extra almond flour will work in a pinch, but the puffs won't rise as much. The protein powder is what gives them that airy puff.
How should I store the leftover keto parmesan bread puffs?
Airtight container in the fridge, up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to get the outside crispy again.
Can I make these bread puffs dairy-free?
Swap the mozzarella for a dairy-free cheese and use coconut oil or dairy-free butter instead of regular butter.
Are these bread puffs suitable for meal prep?
These are great for meal prep. Make a full batch, store in the fridge or freezer, and grab a few whenever you need a quick snack or side.
I've been keto all of 2020. Fell off the wagon for most of 2021. We are back on gain for better health and feeling better. I've tried many keto breads and wasn't expecting much different from these. We tried them with bbq chicken and cauliflour Mac. They are so good. Easy to make and taste delicious. My husband claims even non keto people will love these. Little bit of a biscuit texture but so yummy. Thanks for sharing
Loved the rolls! Very good! I didn't add any of the parmesan and butter on top and it was fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
Oh my gosh! Made these so good. I added garlic powder to half of them. Amazing cold or hot with or without dipping sauce!
Absolutely delicious! Made a double batch and froze half. Should they be thawed before cooking or can they be cooked frozen?
You can probably do either. If you bake the bread from frozen, it will obviously take longer to bake.
Thought I might roll them out lengthwise to make a breadstick - kind of like the ones at Olive Garden. I'm guessing it will need more dough per breadstick so the carb count will change, but it seems like a fun idea.
Dangerously good!
can you enlarge the recipe to make actual rolls?
Yes, you can!
Just had a thought. Could we add crumbled crunchy bacon bits?
Yes, you can!
I thought exactly the same thing!
You are so clever, Annie. I love your site and I've made several of your recipes. Thanks heaps.
This was a big hit with my husband and I love them too. I advised him that it was very low carb but not low calorie. So easy to eat 2-3 but for our senior selves, 1 is a good serving. Thank you for this delicious recipe.
I made a batch today, it was so easy and they taste amazing. They make 18, but I only baked 12. With the other six I am going to make stuffed puffs using a cooked meatball in the center and then baking and dipping in melted garlic butter and Parmesan cheese and serving with marinara sauce. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I will be experimenting with it as I can see where you can use this dough as a base for glazed donut holes, altering the recipe with a flavored protein powder and adding some sweetener and flavorings.
Wow that sounds like a truly inspired idea!! Have you made these rolls that way with the meatball stuffed in the middle and how did they turn out? I’d love to try to make something like that but I’m a bit nervous to give it a try. If I knew it actually works I’d give it a go! Thanks!
These look delightful!!?
Can you make the dough and freeze them and then cook them as wanted?
Yes! You can freeze before cooked or after baked.
Could egg white protein powder work instead of whey protein powder? I make this switch in several recipes since I can't tolerate whey, so I was wondering if would work as well in this recipe.
And cream cheese instead of sour cream, maybe just tinned a bit with almond milk or heavy cream to resamble the same consistence?
I haven't tried that, but it would probably work. And yes, cream cheese would probably work as a substitute too.
Hi, thanks for sharing! I just started Keto and this might just keep me on track! :) Can you skip the protein powder? I have a huge container but it's flavored and would rather not buy more. Thank you!
I haven't tried this recipe without the protein powder. I thinking maybe coconut flour could be used as a substitute but the puffs might be denser.
The protein powder helps to make baked goods fluffy and less dense when using almond flour. It kind of acts as a replacement for the gluten that wheat flours have. Without it, most keto baked goods are very dense and crumbly.
EXCELLENT - made within minutes of seeing this recipe this afternoon. I served an Italian style dinner of simmered pork butt with fresh tomatoes from the garden and a salad with my homemade mozzarella, evoo & a fig balsamic vinegar dressing topped with my garden basil leaves. The rolls rounded out our tasty dinner !
Can they be frozen ?
:)
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! And yes, you can freeze these!
Looks amazing! So a serving size is for one roll?
Yes, for one roll. It's about half the size of a standard roll.