Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

These Bacon Cheddar biscuits are also dairy free and are ready in less than 90 minutes (with rise time).

To Grandmother’s house we go…

To bring only the best biscuits! So, let’s get started!

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

I came across this recipe when looking for biscuits and tried a few, with many flopping, but when I came across Life After Wheat’s Gluten Free CloverLeaf Rolls I felt compelled to give them a try and luckily they turned out great!

For the second batch, I put my own spin on it, and made the recipe the one I have provided. To add a bit more of personal flair to the recipe I used dairy free whipped butter, dairy free cheddar cheese, and breakfast’s favorite friend bacon!

Which is a great flavor combo, but also a great 100% dairy free combo as well.

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • All purpose gluten free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free all purpose flour, I recommend this brand or King Arthur. If you use a different brand you may need to use more or less as every blend is different.)
  • Instant yeast
  • Sugar
  • Garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • Whipped Dairy free (or normal butter) + more for brushing 
  • 1/2 cup shredded dairy free cheese (I used Violife cheddar)
  • Bacon

Feel free to throw on a red jacket or dress to channel pure Red Riding Hood vibes…I can guarantee you the biscuits will taste 20% better if you do!

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

Keep It SIMPLE

These biscuits are very easy to make, but can easily be made dry if you add too much flour. It’s important to add enough water to the dough to make the consistency a bit on the watery side. The image above shows what the dough should look like (consistency wise). As a reminder, if you use a different brand you may have to alter the amount of water you add.

If you’ve baked gluten free before, then you know the flour has a tendency to dry out very easily. That is why it’s important to add more water to anticipate the absorption of the moisture from both the water and the butter.

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

The Key To The Perfect Gluten Free Pull Apart Roll

When adding the dough to your muffin tin, roll the dough into any size you would like, just make sure it fits the muffin tin snugly with 3 rolls of dough in it. Mine were about 1-1/2 inches big.

I would recommend making the dough balls on the smaller side as you don’t want the dough excessively overflowing the muffin.

If you find your dough is hard to roll because it is sticky (it should be) I would recommend spraying non-stick spray on your hands or rubbing an oil of some sort to help you mold the dough.

Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

Let These RISE

There isn’t much rise time needed for these, but it’s important to:

  1. Mix the yeast with a bit of water (about 2 TBSPs) before adding it. This will make the yeast more effective at doing its job.
  2. Cover them in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for at least 25 minutes.

After The Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits have completed their 25 minutes in the fridge to rise you may uncover them and bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Allow the biscuits to cool for 15 minutes and then enjoy!

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Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Biscuits

  • Author: Aimee Wera
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 43 minutes (includes rise time)
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: 910 Biscuits 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The easiest and simplest dairy free and gluten free biscuits that you’re grandma (and everyone else) will love!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all purpose gluten free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free all purpose flour, I recommend this brand or King Arthur. If you use a different brand you may need to use more or less as every blend is different.)
  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast + 2 TBSPs warm water
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Heaping 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 large egg at room temp. You can also take an egg from the fridge and submerge it in warm water for a few minutes and this should do the trick.
  • 1/2 cup
  • Heaping 1/2 cup of melted whipped Dairy free (or normal butter) + more for brushing 
  • 1/2 cup shredded dairy free cheese (I used Violife cheddar) but feel free to use normal dairy cheese if you prefer
  • 46 Slices of cooked bacon. This may vary as you and your guests may have a preference when it comes to bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. When done, set aside.
  2. Mix the yeast with 2 TBSPs of warm water (key word here being warm) if you add hot water it will kill the yeast resulting in rise-less dough. Set aside for 5-8 minutes. 
  3. Add all dry ingredients (flour, garlic powder, sugar, bacon, baking powder, salt) into a large bowl. When measuring a flour use a straight edge to ensure you are not adding too much flour. 
  4. Melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. When done, let it cool for a few minutes until it is warm.
  5. Add the rest of the water (1/2 cup) and mix it with the butter, yeast, and egg until it is combined.
  6. Add the wet to the dry and mix until no flour pockets are visible. Your dough should be very sticky. if it is on the thicker side add a little more water.
  7. Using your hands, roll the dough into a ball. Spray your hands with non-stick spray or cover them in oil to help the dough not stick to your hands. You should have three equal balls of dough fitting snug into each muffin tin. When done, you will have 9-10 muffin tins full depending on how big you made the dough balls. 
  8. With a small brush (pastry or rubber), spread the additional melted butter on the rolls. This will great flavor!
  9. Once the dough is used up, wrap the tin with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 25-30 minutes. Be sure the plastic is tight enough to not let air out.
  10. Once the dough has risen, bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes. The biscuits should be ready once they brown a tad and have no dough residue visible when pricking them with a toothpick.
  11. Let the biscuits cool for at least 15 minutes and serve! 

Notes

*Adapted from Life After Wheat

*These are great frozen as well. I recommend storing them in an airtight bag for a maximum of 1 month.

*If you use an alternate branded flour your results may change as each flour is made differently. 

*Nutrition was calculated with 10 biscuits and is a rough estimate


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Gluten Free roll
  • Calories: 193
  • Sugar: 1
  • Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: gluten free bread, gluten free biscuits, bacon, bacon cheddar biscuits, dairy free biscuits

Low Carb Buffalo Dip

Low Carb Buffalo Dip

My low carb Buffalo Dip is packed with protein and flavor! It’s the perfect appetizer to enjoy at a game day potluck or a yummy lunch to pair with crackers or carrots and celery.

Low Carb Buffalo Dip

Here’s the Deets on this Healthy Recipe

To make this yummy dip you’ll need greek yogurt and cream cheese for the bulk of this recipe. The greek yogurt will be where we will get the added protein in addition to the chicken.

I swapped out the sour cream in this recipe with greek yogurt to boost the protein content and reduce the fat content as well.

I kept the classic parts of this dip the same though by using the buffalo sauce as the key for doctoring this up along with the cheese. You can certainly choose a lower fat cheese such as mozzarella, but for this recipe I used my favorite cheese, which is a 4 cheese blend.

Low Carb Buffalo Dip

Here’s The Key Ingredients:

  • Buffalo sauce
  • Greek yogurt
  • Cream cheese (softened)
  • Garlic powder
  • Shredded chicken
  • Cheese of choice
  • Green onions

You are going to need a pretty large bowl for this recipe as the yield is a generous 8×8 dip that is Thick.

I would also recommend getting some carrots, celery, and crackers to pair with this as it makes for a great crunchy combo!

Low Carb Buffalo Dip

It’s Super Simple

This dip is by far one of the quickest recipes you can make for a potluck or even as a part of your meal prep for the week.

It’s as simple as

  1. Let the cream cheese soften and combine everything in a bowl
  2. Spread the contents from the bowl in an 8×8 pan and add half the shredded cheese on the first layer
  3. Pour the remaining batter into the 8×8 pan and top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 30 minutes
  4. Let cool and garnish with green onions
Low Carb Buffalo Dip

Bam, just like that a Low Carb Buffalo Dip is done!

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Low Carb Buffalo Dip

  • Author: Aimee Wera
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dip, Appetizer, Snack
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Low Carb Dip will appease the masses and is packed with flavor and protein!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 oz softened 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 lb shredded chicken ( mine was about 3 cups)
  • 3/4 cup Franks Red Hot Buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Let the cream cheese soften by leaving it out for an hour.
  3. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl except for the green onions and cheese and mix until it is combined.
  4. Chop the green onions up and add in 1/4 cup to the mixture and give it a good mix.
  5. Pour 1/2 the dip into the 8×8 pan and add 1/2 cup of cheese.
  6. Pout the other half of the dip in the dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Take out and top with the remaining chopped green onions.

Notes

*You can lower the calories and fat in this by choosing a lower fat cheese if you wish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 the recipe (about 2-2.5 oz, but this will range)
  • Calories: 126
  • Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 16

Keywords: Buffalo dip, healthy buffalo dip, greek yogurt, gluten free dip, gluten free, healthy appetizer, meal prep, healthy snack

Healthy Avocado Aioli

Healthy Avocado Aioli

Seek for the perfect potluck picnic appetizer no more! This Healthy Avocado Aioli is creamy and flavorful without using your traditional mayo! You can pair this with veggies, sweet potato fries, and sandwiches!

What Makes It So Healthy?

The main ingredients in this Aioli are Avocado and Greek Yogurt. Avocados, as you likely know are a great fat source high in vitamins like C, E, K, and B-6. When paired with the protein powerhouse of greek yogurt they are a nutrition powerhouse!

P.S. I am not a dietitian and I am merely taking note of the macronutrients and micronutrients within them.

What Do I Need?

Can I get a high 5? Because that’s all you’ll need!

5 ingredients!

You will chuck in all of these ingredients to the food processor

  • Minced garlic
  • Avocado
  • Greek yogurt (0%)
  • Lime juice
  • Chopped parsley

You’ll notice I didn’t include salt and pepper, but do those really count?

Not in my book…

What could potentially be the best part about this recipe is that all you have to do is add the ingredients to a food processor and blend it up!

No dishes is always a win in my book, which is why this recipe is my go-to for a quick recipe when last minute picnics pop up.

What Can I Pair With This Aioli?

The possibilities are E N D L E S S !

I find this goes great with sweet potato fries, carrots, sandwiches, basically anything that reminds you of a tangy lime infused cilantro ranch goes with it.

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Avocado Aioli

  • Author: Aimee Wera
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 jar 1x

Description

The perfect Avocado Aioli to pair with sweet potato fries, veggies, and sandwiches! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 avocado
  • 3/4 cup fage 0%
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 23 Tbsp non-dairy milk
  • 2 handful of chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Spoon the seed out of the avocado.
  2. Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Serve with air-fried sweet potatoes seasoned with pepper and salt and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
  • Calories: 34
  • Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Protein: 2