These keto-friendly Low Carb Southwest Breakfast Biscuits are a flavorful, grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
Breakfast matters: it jump-starts your metabolism and fuels your day. For many people, time is the barrier to a healthy morning meal. These low carb southwest breakfast biscuits solve that problem—make a big batch, refrigerate or freeze, and enjoy hot or cold.
This recipe yields about 24 generous biscuits. They keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and freeze well if you want to save some for later. They’re tidy to eat on the run and taste great at any temperature.
Each biscuit contains roughly 4 net grams of carbs (mostly from non-starchy vegetables) and about 14 grams of protein, making them a satisfying, low-carb breakfast or snack. They’re also attractive enough for a brunch spread or tailgate cooler.
Southwest flavors are especially delicious in breakfast dishes, and these biscuits work as a quick lunch with a salad or as a filling snack. In short: they’re popular in my house!
How to Make Low Carb Southwest Breakfast Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 16 ounces diced ham
- 3 cups THM Baking Blend (see notes for substitutions)
- 1 Tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoons mineral salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (use the green tops)
Helpful Tips and Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium-high. Add the chopped onions, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeños. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and the onions begin to turn translucent, then remove from heat.
Stir the diced ham into the cooked vegetables. Many packaged diced hams contain a small amount of liquid; this can add moisture to the biscuits. If you use a different low-carb flour blend than THM Baking Blend, you may need to drain the ham liquid or adjust the dry ingredient amount, as THM Baking Blend contains oat fiber that soaks up moisture.
Set the vegetable and ham mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until light and foamy. Stir in the pepper jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, combine the THM Baking Blend, adobo seasoning, mineral salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until evenly distributed.
Dump the dry ingredients into the pot with the cooled vegetable and ham mixture and toss so the dry mix coats the veggies and ham evenly. Add the sliced green onions and mix again.
Pour the egg-and-cheese mixture over the vegetable and dry-ingredient mix and stir until everything is moistened and a dough begins to form. The dough should pull away from the sides of the pot and resemble Bisquick-style drop biscuit dough.
Use a large spoon to drop about 1/4 cup of dough per biscuit onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each to allow for slight spreading. If you prefer smaller biscuits, reduce the portion size and shorten baking time accordingly.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tops of the biscuits if desired. (If someone claims not to like cheese, you can skip the topping—the cheese inside the dough provides flavor.)
Bake and Serve
Bake for 15–18 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and serve immediately, or let cool on racks if you plan to freeze them. These biscuits reheat well in the microwave or oven.
They’re great to eat with a fork, but they’re also designed to be handheld—perfect for busy mornings. If you try the recipe, please leave a comment or rating to help others discover it.
Low Carb Southwest Breakfast Biscuits | THM-S
These tasty biscuits are ideal for busy mornings or casual brunches. They freeze and reheat well.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 16 ounces diced ham
- 3 cups THM Baking Blend (see notes for substitutions)
- 1 Tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoons mineral salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté the onions, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeños in 1 Tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat until softened. Remove from heat and stir in diced ham. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Baking Blend, adobo seasoning, mineral salt, black pepper, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until light and foamy, then stir in the pepper jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Add the dry ingredients to the cooled vegetable and ham mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the sliced green onions. Add the egg-and-cheese mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of dough per biscuit onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least an inch apart. Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and cheese has melted. Serve immediately or cool on racks before freezing.
Notes
* THM Baking Blend Substitution
If you don’t have THM Baking Blend, substitute equal parts almond flour, coconut flour, and golden flaxseed meal for a similar texture. Nutritional values will change slightly with this substitution.
Nutrition Information
Yield 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 114mg
Sodium 695mg
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 6g
Protein 14g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is calculated using recipe tools. Adjustments to ingredients or substitutions will change the nutrition values.
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