Grain-Free Garlic Cheese Puffs

Name: Grain-Free Garlic Cheese Puffs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Ingredients: 3.5 oz grated mozzarella cheese; 2.1 oz full-fat cream cheese; 3.5 oz almond flour; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp baking powder; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg, whisked; Pesto (optional dip)

This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your home. They are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or paired with a salad, soup, or main entree.

These are lovely little morsels made using almond flour and seasoned cheese! If you are feeding a larger crowd, simply double up all the ingredients and use a larger tray. Remember, the little cheese bites do puff up when baked, so leave a little space between them to ensure they don’t stick when baking. These garlic cheese puffs are best enjoyed warm and straight from the oven – and the kids will love them!

Makes 12

Grain-Free Garlic Cheese Puffs

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your home. They are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or paired with a salad, soup, or main entree.

Ingredients

3.5 oz grated mozzarella cheese
2.1 oz full-fat cream cheese
3.5 oz almond flour
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp baking powder
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, whisked
Pesto (optional dip)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a small-medium baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the grated mozzarella and cream cheese into a wide, microwave-friendly bowl.
Combine the almond flour, garlic, onion, and baking powders in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper.
In a third bowl, whisk the egg.
Microwave the bowl of cheese until completely melted, approx. 90 seconds. Immediately pour the melted cheese into the almond flour mix and use a wooden spoon to combine. Leave to cool for about a minute, then mix in the egg. You should have a "dough." You could do this in a food processor if it’s easier for you.
Using cold, wet hands, form 12 ping-pong size balls of dough and roll them smooth. Place onto the prepared tray.
Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then reduce to temperature to 350°F and bake for another 14-15 minutes.
Enjoy immediately with a little basil pesto as a dip!