Easy Cheesy Keto Carnivore Bread Recipe (35 Min)

Looking for an easy cheesy keto carnivore bread recipe that actually holds together? This protein-packed, zero-carb bread combines cream cheese, eggs, and ground pork rinds for a sturdy loaf that won’t crumble. Perfect for sandwiches or toast, it’s got a tender crumb and rich, savory flavor.

I tested eight different ratios of eggs to cream cheese, and this version hits the sweet spot: sturdy enough to slice thin, but still wonderfully tender.

At-a-Glance

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Easy
• Best For: Meal prep, sandwiches, toast
• Diet: Keto, Carnivore, Gluten-free
• Storage: 5 days refrigerated, 3 weeks frozen

Why This Works

• Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps and ensure even mixing
• Ground pork rinds create structure without any plant-based ingredients
• Combination of cream cheese and cottage cheese adds moisture and protein
• Baking powder helps achieve proper rise despite no gluten

Ingredients & Smart Swaps

Base Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs, room temperature
• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1½ cups ground pork rinds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sea salt

Smart Substitutions:

• Cream Cheese: Use mascarpone for richer texture
• Cottage Cheese: Ricotta works (strain first)
• Pork Rinds: Pre-made pork panko saves time
• Eggs: Must be large size (medium eggs will make bread too dense)

Avoid These Swaps:

• Don’t use cold ingredients (causes lumpy batter)
• Skip low-fat dairy (affects structure)
• Don’t substitute pork rinds (crucial for texture)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring eggs and dairy to room temperature (30 minutes). Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Line 10×5-inch loaf pan with parchment. Let paper overhang sides.

3. Grind pork rinds to fine powder in food processor (skip if using pork panko).

4. Beat cream cheese and cottage cheese with electric mixer until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Scrape bowl twice.

5. Add eggs one at a time, beating 30 seconds each. Scrape bowl between additions.

6. Mix in ground pork rinds, baking powder, salt on low speed until just combined.

7. Pour into prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula.

8. Bake 40-60 minutes until:

   • Top is light golden brown
   • Toothpick comes out clean
   • Internal temp reaches 200°F
   • Gentle tap sounds hollow

9. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment.

10. Cool completely (1 hour) before slicing.

Pro Tips & Common Mistakes

1. Room Temperature Rule: Cold ingredients create lumps. Plan ahead.

2. Don’t Overmix: Stop once ingredients are combined to prevent tough bread.

3. Check Early: Start checking at 40 minutes. Overbaking dries it out.

4. Measure Precisely: Pork rinds should be measured after grinding.

5. Cool Completely: Hot bread will crumble. Patient cooling = clean slices.

Storage, Freezing & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Wrap tightly, store up to 5 days
• Freeze: Slice first, separate with parchment, freeze 3 weeks
• Thaw: Overnight in fridge
• Reheat: Toast slices directly from frozen
• Don’t: Store at room temperature (dairy content)

Variations

1. Savory Herb: Add 1 tbsp dried herbs, 1 tsp garlic powder
2. Spicy: Mix in 1 tsp cayenne, ½ cup diced jalapeños
3. Extra Cheesy: Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar
4. Breakfast Style: Add crumbled bacon, chives

FAQ

Why did my bread collapse?

Opening the oven door too early causes collapse. Wait until minute 40 before checking.

Can I make this dairy-free?

No, the cream cheese and cottage cheese are structural ingredients. This recipe needs dairy.

How thick should I slice it?

Cut cooled bread into ½-inch slices for best structure. Thinner slices may break.

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Easy Cheesy Keto Carnivore Bread Recipe

This easy cheesy keto carnivore bread is a zero-carb, protein-packed loaf made with cream cheese, eggs, and ground pork rinds. It has a tender crumb and is perfect for sandwiches or toast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Equipment

• Loaf Pan
• Food Processor
• electric mixer

Ingredients

  

Main

• 8 large eggs room temperature
• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese room temperature
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1.5 cups ground pork rinds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Bring eggs and dairy to room temperature and heat oven to 350°F.
• Line a 10×5-inch loaf pan with parchment, letting paper overhang sides.
• Grind pork rinds to fine powder in food processor if not using pork panko.
• Beat cream cheese and cottage cheese with electric mixer until smooth for 2-3 minutes, scraping bowl twice.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating 30 seconds each and scraping bowl between additions.
• Mix in ground pork rinds, baking powder, and salt on low speed until just combined.
• Pour into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
• Bake 40-60 minutes, until top is light golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment.
• Cool completely for 1 hour before slicing.

Keyword bread, Carnivore, keto, Low-Carb