Cheddar Jalapeño Cloud Bread
Fluffy, cheesy low-carb bread flavored with sharp cheddar and spicy jalapeños — a perfect keto-friendly sandwich base or snack. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large eggs, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4, separated large eggs
- 4 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, blend 4 oz softened cream cheese, 4 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1 small finely chopped jalapeño until smooth.
- Step 4: Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in 3 additions, being careful not to deflate the whites.
- Step 5: Spoon the batter into 6 equal rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spreading slightly to form 4-inch discs.
- Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes before serving.








