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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Bread and Cracker Recipes

    Cheesy Keto Garlic Bread (Mozarella Dough)

    Published: Jun 4, 2020· Modified: Jan 20, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    Today I'm going to show you the BEST cheesy keto garlic bread recipe … and it's only 1.5g net carbs per slice.

    In fact, mozzarella dough garlic bread is the best keto garlic bread recipe you will ever eat.

    So if you want to learn how you can enjoy garlic bread again on your keto diet, made with the famous mozzarella dough, go ahead and print this recipe.

    cheesy keto garlic bread sliced on baking parchment and a bread board
    The BEST cheesy keto garlic bread recipe … only 1.5g net carbs per slice.

    Garlic bread is always a real crowd-pleaser at a summer barbecue or pizza night. And in fact, it's the perfect side dish for chicken, beef, pork, and of course, pizza.

    Jump to:
    • What is mozzarella cheese dough?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make keto garlic bread - step by step
    • How to flavor garlic bread
    • Keto bread & pasta recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Before you begin, make sure you see the supreme guide to making fat head dough even without a microwave. Can be made with almond flour or coconut flour EVEN WITHOUT a microwave PLUS 16 keto recipes to use it.

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    What is mozzarella cheese dough?

    Mozzarella cheese dough is a low-carb and keto dough that is used in bread recipes, pizza, breadsticks, and even sweet recipes too. It is a mild cheese taste that takes on sweet and savory flavors easily.

    The keto dough can be made with almond flour or coconut flour and can be made with a microwave or without.

    If you have watched my viral video "Mozzarella Cheese Dough - 4 Ways"  you will already be hooked on using mozzarella dough in a number of different recipes.

    If you only try ONE recipe, Fat Head dough (mozzarella dough) is it! There are so many meals you can make with fathead dough.

    Once you master this one simple, you can make keto dinner rolls, pizza, sausage rolls, crackers, and even breadsticks.

    What is Fat Head dough?

    cooked garlic bread on a wooden board garnished wth parsley
    The most popular keto cheesy garlic bread

    Fat Head dough recipe is sometimes referred to as mozzarella cheese dough.

    This famous low-carb dough is known as Fat Head dough because of Tom Naughton, the creator of Fat Head, the movie. You can read more about Tom Naughton and Fat Head here.

    The great thing about this cheesy keto garlic bread recipe using Fat Head dough, is that there’s absolutely no grains or wheat at all.

    This low-carb garlic bread is naturally gluten-free so throw away those expensive gluten-free flours. They are generally high in starch and fortified.

    And remember this, gluten-free junk is still junk.

    Ingredients

    All quantities, ingredients, and instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • shredded/grated cheese - mozzarella cheese is preferred
    • almond meal/flour - see recipe notes below
    • cream cheese - full fat
    • garlic - minced garlic or crushed garlic is best
    • parsley - fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes
    • baking powder
    • salt to taste
    • eggs - medium medium

    How to make keto garlic bread - step by step

    Begin by making the low-carb mozzarella cheese dough by using the recipe below, and watching the quick video. It really is my go-to keto dough recipe for so many dishes.

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    I place the garlic bread dough onto a baking sheet, lined with baking parchment. I like to have a flat garlic bread so it bakes to a crispy crust and a soft cheesy bread-like centre.

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    Cover your keto garlic bread with shredded cheese for a crispy crust.
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    How to flavor garlic bread

    I also like to add LOTS of garlic, parsley, and sometimes chives. It's up to you, however. We all have our favourite garlic bread family recipe we want to recreate low-carb style.

    Cut gently almost the entire way through the garlic bread dough before baking. This allows for even cooking and for the slices to bake beautifully.

    I like to sprinkle my low-carb garlic bread with extra cheese, for that crispy garlic bread crust.

    crisp cheese crust on garlic bread sliced and ready to be eaten

    If you really love a punch of garlic, you wish to brush the top of the low-carb garlic bread with extra melted butter and garlic. Anything with extra butter in my opinion makes for a great recipe.

    Keto bread & pasta recipes

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    Delicious, soft, crunchy crust, keto garlic bread.

    Remember those times when you cooked an authentic Italian lunch or dinner, and you made your favorite pasta with some garlic bread on the side? Mm-mmm~ Sounds good, doesn’t it?

    But what about that horrible bloated feeling you felt for hours later (or even worse, the after-effects the following day).

    But now you have become low-carb and discovered all the health benefits, you want to recreate those Italian dishes, only low-carb style.

    Does that mean that you have to give up on your staple Italian dishes? What if I tell you that you can still have both? I've got you covered with these delicious keto recipes.

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    Easy keto garlic bread recipe
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    Keto bread and pasta recipes

    So how do you recreate your favorite Italian bread and pasta side dishes?

    The easiest recipe for beginners has to be spaghetti Bolognese with zoodles or 3-ingredient keto pasta.

    Start by making vegetable pasta by discovering how to make zoodles.

    But what about traditional bread? You've already discovered this much-loved keto garlic bread and you can also make almond flour bread, coconut flour bread, and focaccia bread.

    So what are you waiting for? Have your beloved pasta and garlic bread like old times – now made healthier!

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    📖 Recipe

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    Cheesy Keto Garlic Bread Recipe (mozzarella dough)

    The BEST recipe for cheesy keto garlic bread - using mozzarella dough. At only 1.5g net carbs per slice, this is an absolute keeper for your low-carb recipe folder.
    Servings: 10 slices
    NET carbs: 1.5g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Category: Bread. Dinner. Side Dish
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 170 g (1 ¾ cups) shredded/grated cheese mozzarella
    • 85 g (¾ cups) almond meal/flour *see recipe notes below
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese full fat
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced crushed
    • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh or dried
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • pinch ( pinch) salt to taste
    • 1 eggs - medium medium

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients apart from the egg, in a microwaveable bowl. Stir gently to mix together. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
    • Stir then microwave on HIGH for a further 30 seconds.
    • Add the egg then mix gently to make a cheesy dough.
    • Place on a baking tray and form into a garlic bread shape. Cut slices into the low-carb garlic bread.
    • Optional: Mix 2 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon garlic. Brush over the top of the low-carb garlic bread, sprinkle with more cheese.
    • Bake at 220C/425F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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    Notes

    UPDATE: Nutrition values are for EACH slice. Garlic bread dough makes 10 slices. 
    Mozzarella dough can also be made by replacing the almond meal/flour with ¼ cup (4 tbsp) coconut flour.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Keto Garlic Bread Recipe (mozzarella dough)
    Serving Size
     
    1 slice (makes 10)
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    1.5
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    2.4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.9
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.6
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6.2
    g
    12
    %
    Fat
     
    9.8
    g
    15
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    117.4
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Vanessa Timms

      April 07, 2022 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      Libby, this Cheesy Garlic Bread is simply gorgeous. It is so easy to make. My husband loved it. Also the Almond bread, I may turn him Keto yet. I'm doing the butter chicken curry this weekend. The recipes are so inspiring. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        April 07, 2022 at 10:12 am

        5 stars
        Oh Vanessa, thank you so much for letting me know how much you love this keto garlic bread. You'll love the butter chicken dinner too, it goes so well with keto naan bread or a keto samosa.

        Reply
    2. Lynette

      February 20, 2022 at 8:38 pm

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      Love this recipe thank you Libby! I omitted the garlic and parsley and used a loaf tin in the airfryer at 180 for 15 minutes! It is perfect. Made 12 thin narrow slices perfect for little sandwiches for quick and easy lunches.

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        February 22, 2022 at 12:06 pm

        5 stars
        Awesome to use the air fryer to cook your garlic bread. It's so much easier than having the entire oven on. And it makes a crispy bread crust too.

        Reply
    3. Larissa Clark

      January 22, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, just curious if you have tried making it up to the point where you add the egg and then storing it in the fridge for a couple of days? I'm trying to meal prep as much of this yummy keto stuff as I can, I feel it helps you stick to your guns after a long day at work when you don't want to cook!!

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        January 25, 2022 at 11:48 am

        5 stars
        Hi Larissa, no I haven't done that. I tend to make it fresh as it is such a quick and easy recipe. It would probably take longer if you make this keto garlic bread recipe in two stages. To help with easy keto meal prep, you can however freeze the entire bread (once it has been baked) or you can freeze individual portions in an airtight container. Happy bread baking.

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    4. Denise, Iowa, USA.

      January 12, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best keto garlic bread I have EVER tasted! I used to buy garlic bread at my local restaurant but I won't touch that ever again now I know how quick and easy it is to make this homemade garlic bread (and stay on track with my keto diet). Thank you Libby.

      Reply
    5. virginia laffey

      December 28, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Haven't tried the recipeyet, but have a question.....what are aminos nd what do they do????

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        December 30, 2021 at 9:46 am

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        Hi Virginia, There are no coconut aminos in this recipe. They are in recipes that require a soy sauce alternative.

        Reply
    6. Forrest

      December 27, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Really great recipe! I did add cheddar on top instead of more mozzarella but it was a real treat for the family!

      Reply
    7. tegma

      November 14, 2021 at 2:25 am

      5 stars
      I guess I must be dense as I find this recipe confusing. When you say cut slices in the BREAD, are you meaning cut slices into the dough or are we to bake it first, then add. The same for the Optional topping.... you say BREAD again, not dough, so is the topping put on AFTER baking or before. I don't know if you just errantly used the word BREAD when you should have used the word DOUGH or what. However, you don't say to bake it until after all that is mentioned.

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        November 18, 2021 at 8:03 pm

        I have used "bread" where others may have said "dough". You cut slices into the bread/dough BEFORE baking because it helps cook evenly.

        Reply
    8. rhonda

      May 18, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made the Cheesy Keto Garlic Bread and it was easy and delicious, Thank you so much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Sharon

        July 28, 2021 at 2:03 am

        I have been using Swerve . Lately I have noticed that it causes by tongue to be sore and sometimes a sore throat. I have been unable to find Monk Fruit in my area. Stevia is bitter to me. Any suggestions?

        Reply
        • Libby Jenkinson

          July 29, 2021 at 8:55 am

          have you tried Monk-fruit or allulose sugar replacements? Many readers are swapping to these because they don't have the cooling effect that many sugar alcohols do.

          Reply
        • Nancy

          September 20, 2021 at 9:56 am

          Amazon

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          • Larissa Clark

            January 22, 2022 at 12:03 pm

            5 stars
            xylitol! I cannot handle ANY of the sugar substitutes, except for xylitol. Do your research, any artificial sweeteners are seriously bad for you!!

            Reply
    9. Pratiksha

      April 03, 2021 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      I am going to try this today but I wanted to know if I make a large lot of this bread, how long can we store this bread in fridge?

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson, MPS

        April 05, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Great question Pratiksha. You can store the cheesy keto garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

        Reply
    10. Danette

      March 06, 2021 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Hello. How much additional baking powder are you adding to the dough recipe for bagels? The video does not specify. Also are the baking times the same for each of the variations? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        March 06, 2021 at 9:00 pm

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        Hi Danette, you add 1 tsp baking powder. You can see the full keto mozzarella bagel recipe here.

        Reply
        • Sarika

          June 30, 2021 at 9:26 pm

          Totally perfect. Going to post a video on my Instagram page. Thank you so much for the recipe. Kids loved it

          Reply
          • Libby Jenkinson

            July 01, 2021 at 4:27 pm

            Ooh please tag me on Instagram @ditchthecarbs and I might get a chance to share it. My reader's love to see other reader's meals. 🙂

            Reply
      • Swathi

        May 15, 2021 at 8:37 am

        I tried this recipe today and the outcome was yummy😋Loved it.

        Reply
    11. Clare

      February 08, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! I came across this recipe and didn't have any cream cheese. (Ahhh!!!) I decided to substitute cottage cheese (blended in a blender first) and it was still absolutely delicious. I had made 'fat head' bread before (different recipe) but this is by far the best!!!! My family absolutely loves it! Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Karen

      November 16, 2020 at 3:41 am

      5 stars
      These are the best garlic breadsticks I've ever had! I'm not on any special diet, but I'm not a huge fan of bread. I used 4 TBL regular flour and a large egg because it's what I had on-hand. We love them so much, I'm making them again today! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        November 16, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Awesome Karen! Thanks for the great review and I am sure you'll be experimenting here with more recipes.

        Reply
    13. Pankti Doshi

      July 27, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      what can I use to substitute egg in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 28, 2020 at 9:20 pm

        You could probably omit the egg completely, it would result in a slightly denser bread, but that might be a bonus? Please let me know if you did this successfully.

        Reply
        • Christel

          February 20, 2021 at 9:58 pm

          5 stars
          Is it possible to make this recipe if you don't have a microwave?

          Reply
          • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

            February 22, 2021 at 10:33 am

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            Yes absolutely. Please melt the cheeses gently in a saucepan on the stovetop. Stir until they are soft enough to add the other ingredinets.

            Reply
      • Valerie

        September 27, 2020 at 11:10 am

        You could also try "flegs" - simply ground flax seed and water, that folks use as a substitute for eggs in baking due to allergies or to make a recipe vegan. A simple Google search will get you more info. on the measurements.

        Reply
    14. Catia

      May 05, 2020 at 3:51 am

      I didn’t have any pre-shredded mozzarella on hand, so I grated up some Monterey Jack instead. I also fine-grated some Pecorino Romano over the top and added red pepper flakes too. Came out great!

      Reply
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