Keto Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Cornbread

This easy recipe for keto jalapeño cheddar bacon cornbread is perfect for anyone missing cornbread while on a keto diet.

The great news is that this recipe does not use any cornmeal or corn since it’s a no-no on a low-carb keto diet. 

When I came up with our first recipe for keto cornbread, it blew my family away.

So don’t worry—this recipe for low-carb jalapeño cheddar bacon cornbread will also fool your taste buds, even if it uses zero corn or cornmeal.

That’s right, no nasty GMO-loaded corn is used here. Yet somehow, this bread tastes so close to the real deal, and even the texture is spot on.

Plus, since it uses almond flour instead of a wheat white flour and cornmeal blend, it’s also gluten-free!

After that, the first mock cornbread recipe took off, and I proceeded to create more keto cornbread recipes. This bacon jalapeño cheese cornbread became a delicious addition to that collection.

Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Cornbread (Keto)

This bread is not only delicious but also easy to make. I took a great low-carb cornbread and made it even tastier by adding jalapeños, bacon, and cheddar.

I mean, who doesn’t love the combination of those three ingredients? 

Spread some butter on top of this keto bread, or enjoy it as is. It’s one recipe you will be proud to share.

Imagine how delighted your family and friends will be if you surprise them with cheesy keto cornbread during the holidays.

This easy, low-carb bread will be perfect for a casual picnic or a formal sit-down dinner; trust me, it’s that good.

Ingredients Needed

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• Almond meal or almond flour 
• Baking powder 
• Eggs
• Heavy whipping cream
• Sour cream
• Butter 
• Raw and pickled jalapeños
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Cooked bacon

How To Make A Keto Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Cornbread 

Probably the best part of any of my keto cornbread recipes is that they don’t use a bunch of strange or difficult-to-source ingredients. If you do any form of keto baking

I’m pretty certain you already have everything you need in your pantry. If not, a quick trip to your local supermarket will have you ready to tackle this yummy treat.

This recipe is based on my basic easy keto cornbread that uses almond meal, but you can also use almond flour and get great results.

However, if you need a nut-free option, you can use my keto cornbread (coconut flour).

Then just add the jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. You can’t go with whichever you choose.

Keto Cornbread Tips And Tricks

You’ll notice I use fresh and pickled jalapeños in this keto-friendly cornbread.

I feel the tangy flavor of pickled peppers really pairs well with the cheese and bacon, plus the fresh jalapeños and another level of flavor.

It’s not the first time I’ve added both types to a recipe; in fact, you might also want to try my Keto Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread, which is a loaf of bread that can be easily sliced and toasted. 

I recommend using a cast-iron skillet to make any of my cornbread recipes. This is mainly because it produces a crust that no other pan can.

You’ll notice that in this recipe, I recommend you not only pre-heat your oven but also pre-heat the pan for 10 minutes before adding the batter.

It’s a method that many traditional cornbread recipes employ, and that works equally well with this recipe. It’s what causes the bread to produce a nice crust every time.

That said, if you don’t yet own a cast-iron skillet, you can use a 9-inch cake pan or an 8X8 baking pan. But get yourself a pre-seasoned skillet as soon as you can; it’s so worth the small investment.

Did you know that cooking with cast iron boosts your iron consumption? Well, it does. So that’s yet another reason to go old-school when making this recipe.

Best Keto Cornbread Extract

Using a keto cornbread extract simply amplifies the flavor of “corn” in this almond flour “cornbread.”  It’s a way to further fool your tastebuds.

The use of corn extract is really effective in getting the flavor of cornbread without the use of any corn.

OOOflavors cornbread flavored concentrate has managed to create a cornbread extract that has zero calories, zero sugar, and zero carbs.

Since it’s a highly concentrated extract, a tiny amount is all you need to get the flavor of corn.

I recommend using 3–4 drops in this recipe to see if it elevates the flavor further.

Although totally optional, if you can get your hands on some OOOFlavors cornbread flavor extract, I highly recommend adding a few drops to the batter.

This flavor concentrate is amazing and totally keto-friendly. It’s a fabulous way to further enhance the flavor of the bread.

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If you want a similar taste profile, you might also want to try our keto Mexican coconut flour cornbread muffins.

I encourage you to visit our complete list of keto bread recipes for more delicious options.

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Since this recipe is made with almond flour and it’s what you prefer to use, I recommend you visit our keto almond flour recipes for more delicious options.

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