This golden, crispy-yet-cheesy flatbread — beautifully browned on the outside with an incredible melty cheese pull when pulled apart. It’s a simple, satisfying high-protein, low-carb meal or snack that works as a base for any filling.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Massive cheese pull and golden crust just like the photo
- Extremely high protein with minimal ingredients
- Crispy outside, gooey inside
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Versatile — eat plain or fill with chicken, bacon, veggies, etc.
- Perfect for keto, diabetic, and low-carb lifestyles
Ingredients (Makes 1 large quesadilla / flatbread — 4 slices)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture)
- ⅓ cup (35g) shredded cheddar or parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or 1 tbsp coconut flour)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional fillings: cooked chicken, bacon, pepperoni, spinach
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded mozzarella, cheddar/parmesan, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread the mixture into a large thin circle (about 8–10 inches).
- Cook 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip (use a large spatula) and cook another 2–3 minutes on the other side.
- Remove from pan. For extra cheesiness, sprinkle more cheese on top while hot and let it melt.
- Slice into triangles like a pizza/quesadilla. Pull apart to enjoy the cheese stretch!
Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 6–8 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition (Per Whole Flatbread / 4 Slices)
- Calories: ~480
- Protein: 42g (very high)
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 36g
