Cheesy Keto Microwave Egg Loaf

Submitted by norasingley

"In a matter of minutes, combine some simple pantry ingredients and poof! With microwave magic, this eggy, sliceable loaf with cheese and herbs can be yours!"

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Ready In:: 8mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 2-4

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup unsalted grass-fed butter (1/2 stick)
4 large eggs
³⁄₄ cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ cup mixed chopped herbs (packed, such as parsley, cilantro, dill, and thyme)
¹⁄₃ cup coarsely grated gruyere

directions

Place butter in a 9” x 5” loaf pan. Transfer to microwave and cook on high until butter is melted, about 20 seconds. Swirl to grease loaf pan and pour remaining butter into a medium bowl.
Add eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until smooth, then add herbs and gruyere. Season generously with black pepper. Fold to combine and transfer mixture to greased loaf pan.
Microwave until bread is puffed and cooked through, approximately 4 minutes. Let cool slightly before running a knife around the pan and transferring to a cutting board. Slice and serve.