Keto Grilled Cheese
You’ll get cheesy goodness in every bite of this Keto Grilled Cheese Sandwich! From start to finish you can make this keto grilled cheese recipe in about 5 minutes.
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I think most of us grew up eating grilled cheese sandwiches. They have always been inexpensive and taste great too. I mean, have you ever had a grilled cheese sandwich that wasn’t good? No way, they are always great. I even used to cheat when I first learned to use the microwave and just microwave American cheese between two slices of white bread.
When I started on a keto diet I knew I wanted to remake that classic sandwich favorite. I am excited to be sharing this cheesy sandwich with you because they are great. We eat them for a light lunch or even dinner on the nights I don’t feel like making something too time-consuming.
You can’t go wrong with homemade low carb bread that’s been grilled to perfection and slices of your favorite cheese. It’s low carb, grain-free, and gluten-free too.
Make sure to try my Keto Cheddar Biscuits and Low Carb Flatbread for more great low carb bread recipes.
Ingredients
- Almond flour – Using a combination of almond flour and coconut flour keeps the net carbs down.
- Coconut flour – Coconut flour works well with almond flour since one is oily and one is dry.
- Eggs – Large eggs are the binder for the bread.
- Almond milk – Carton coconut milk will also work.
- Baking powder – Make sure it is fresh so the low-carb bread rises.
- Italian seasoning – You can omit this if you want but it adds a nice flavor.
- Salt – Just a pinch of salt is enough to enhance the other flavors.
- Butter – Spreading the bread with room temperature butter helps it brown.
- Cheese – Any type of cheese can work. We love medium sharp cheddar.
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make a Keto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Being able to make sandwiches that are low carb is a must. It’s a great way to enjoy some comfort food, and you don’t even have to put in tons of effort making the homemade keto bread recipe.
Step One: Begin by making the easy keto homemade sandwich bread. First, spray a small square baking dish. A rectangle or square ramekins would also work well. Add some spray non-stick oil or use butter to prevent sticking and grease the pan.
Step Two: Place the dry ingredients along with the wet ingredients in a bowl and combine with a whisk. For best results the butter should be very soft. Otherwise it won’t mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Third Step: Place the dish in your microwave and heat it up for two minutes. It’s that easy! You now have bread slices and can prepare the grilled cheese.
Fourth Step: Spread butter on each slice of the keto bread and put it in a large skillet using medium heat. Place one slice butter side down and add a couple of pieces of cheddar cheese. Then add the other piece of bread—toast for approximately 3 minutes and flip. Continue cooking until the sandwich is golden brown, and the cheese has melted.
Top Tip💡
If you don’t want to use a microwave you can bake the bread in the oven. It takes about 15 minutes at 350.
Variations
Making these grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of ingredients is very simple. The options are endless, and you can make all sorts of changes. Here are a few fun ideas to try out for a low-carb diet:
- Mozzarella Cheese – Add some mozzarella cheese to your sandwich. It’s creamy and delicious and goes well with the bread.
- Turkey – Place a slice or two of turkey onto the sandwich. Great for those days when you just feel like eating something a little more hearty.
- Pepperoni Slices – Add a few large pieces of pepperoni on the sandwich. It gives you a lovely Italian flavor, and it’s so delicious.
- Pepper Jack Cheese – Give your lunch a little bit of spice by using Pepper Jack. I love the spicy flavor it gives, and it is so yummy with the homemade bread.
- Salami – If you are a fan of salami, you already know how good it is. Add a slice or two to the sandwiches, and it’s perfection.
- Vegetables – Add some sauteed onions, tomatoes, sliced avocado, spinach, or any other vegetable that you enjoy to your sandwiches.
Love this recipe? Try a Bell Pepper Sandwich next!
Common Questions
One of the ways we keep carbs down is to serve this keto grilled cheese along with a lower-carb salad or side dish. It is great with a side of Keto Coleslaw, Keto Caesar Salad, Low Carb Tomato Basil Soup, or Keto Mushroom Soup. Keto tomato soup is my fave side for this!
Absolutely! You can use this bread for any kind of sandwich you want. You can eat it fresh out of the microwave without grilling or grill all your favorite goodies. I do prefer it grilled or toasted. It’s a quick and delicious option to enjoy anytime you are craving a sandwich.
Keto Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
To make the sandwich:
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 3 slices of your favorite cheese
Instructions
To make the sandwich bread:
- Spray a microwaveable rectangular dish with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients (except cheese) to the bowl and whisk together. Add the batter to your dish.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into slices. Your bread is now ready for the grilled cheese.
To make the grilled cheese:
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat when the bread is in the microwave. Butter each slice of bread.
- Add one slice, butter side down on the skillet.
- Add the sliced cheese to middle and top with the remaining bread slice butter side up.
- Toast over medium heat until cheese has melted, flipping your sandwich halfway through. Toast for about a minute on each side or until bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published July 21, 2020. Revised and Republished March 13, 2025.
This was really good! I know it will be a keto mainstay for us!
You’re a legend for keto-izing grilled cheese! Yum!