Finding good gluten-free bread recipes can be frustrating when most of them fall apart or taste bland.
This bacon feta bread solves both problems with ingredients that add real flavor and help hold everything together.
Crispy bacon and chunks of feta cheese make every bite interesting, while fresh chives add a mild onion flavor.
The finished bread slices cleanly and toasts well, so you can use it for sandwiches or just eat it plain.
What Makes This Recipe Special
Packed With Real Bacon Flavor- This recipe uses six strips of thick-cut bacon that gets cooked until perfectly crispy, giving you amazing smoky flavor in every bite.
Creamy Feta Chunks Throughout- You get chunks of real feta cheese mixed throughout the bread, creating pockets of tangy, creamy goodness that make each slice special.
Simple Ingredients You Can Find- Everything in this recipe is easy to find at your regular grocery store, so you won’t need to hunt down weird specialty ingredients.
No Weird Gluten-Free Taste- The almond flour base tastes rich and nutty instead of having that cardboard flavor that ruins so many gluten-free breads.
Ingredients
The Mix-ins
- 6 strips of Bacon (thick cut, crispy)
- 6 oz Feta Cheese Block (broken into chunks)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives / Green Onions, chopped
The Bread Batter
- 2 ½ cups Super Fine Almond Flour – I recommend this one (amazon)
- ½ tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
How To Make
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Cook bacon until dark and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Let cool completely.
Step 2
Whisk almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, and sour cream until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Stir well. The batter will be thick. Gently fold in the feta chunks, cooled bacon, and chives.
Step 5
Spoon the thick batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
Step 6
Let it cool in the pan for about 20-30 minutes. I recomend moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
1. Get Your Bacon Extra Crispy
The secret to amazing bacon feta bread lies in cooking your bacon until really crispy. Regular bacon will turn soggy in the moist bread environment, but extra-crispy bacon holds its texture and adds that perfect crunch.
Always drain your cooked bacon on paper towels and let it cool completely before adding it to your batter.
Hot bacon will start cooking your eggs prematurely and create an uneven texture.
2. Don’t Skip the Parchment Paper
Parchment paper becomes your best friend when making gluten-free breads because they tend to stick more than regular wheat breads.
Line your entire loaf pan, leaving some overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the finished bread out.
This simple step prevents heartbreak when your beautiful bread breaks apart while trying to remove it from the pan.
3. Break Feta Into Perfect Chunks
Instead of crumbling your feta into tiny pieces, break it into chunky, bite-sized pieces about the size of your thumbnail.
These larger chunks create pockets of creamy, tangy flavor that burst in your mouth with each bite.
Smaller crumbles tend to get lost in the almond flour batter and don’t provide that satisfying contrast of textures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular almond flour instead of super fine almond flour?
Super fine almond flour works best because it creates a smoother texture and helps the bread hold together better. Regular almond flour can make the bread more crumbly and dense.
If you only have regular almond flour, try pulsing it in a food processor for 30-60 seconds to make it finer.
Gluten Free Bacon Feta Bread
Equipment
- loaf pan
- wire rack
Ingredients
The Mix-ins
- 6 strips Bacon (thick cut, crispy)
- 6 oz Feta Cheese Block (broken into chunks)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives / Green Onions, chopped
The Bread Batter
- 2 ½ cups Super Fine Almond Flour I recommend this one (amazon)
- ½ tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Cook bacon until dark and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Let cool completely.
- Whisk almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Stir well. The batter will be thick. Gently fold in the feta chunks, cooled bacon, and chives.
- Spoon the thick batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 20-30 minutes. I recommend moving to a wire rack to cool completely.