Keto Pancetta and Gruyere Souffle

By Chef Geri

This recipe uses our bread mix. We no longer make it, so the seven ingredients are listed in the recipe below, or grab them all in one go.

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A legitimately impressive keto souffle with almond flour, crispy pancetta, Gruyere, and six eggs separated into a golden, puffed, gloriously savory centerpiece. Don’t be intimidated – the technique is straightforward and the result is extraordinary.

Keto Pancetta and Gruyere Souffle

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

48 g almond flour 1/2 cup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground mustard
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp xanthan gum
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
240 ml heavy cream 1 cup
227 g Gruyere cheese, shredded 2 cups
170 g pancetta, diced 6 oz
6 large eggs, separated, room temperature
0.25 tsp cream of tartar
pinch of salt for egg whites
2 tbsp butter, softened for dish
25 g parmesan, grated 1/4 cup, for dusting dish

Equipment

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart souffle dish. Dust with parmesan. Set aside. Cook diced pancetta in a skillet until crispy, drain on paper towels.
In a blender, combine almond flour, salt, mustard, pepper, xanthan gum, cayenne, cream, and egg yolks. Blend on low 2 to 3 minutes until thick. Pour into a large bowl. Gently fold in Gruyere and crispy pancetta.
In a clean stand mixer bowl or large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Carefully fold egg whites into the yolk-cheese mixture in three additions, folding just until combined. Do not deflate.
Pour into prepared dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until center barely jiggles and top is deep golden brown and risen an inch above the rim. Serve immediately – it will fall naturally, and it is still delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Other flavor variations: bacon, cheddar, and chive; or Greek style with feta and black olives. The souffle will fall once out of the oven – this is normal. Serve from the dish at the table. Nutrition is estimated per serving.