Ham and Cheese Rolls – Low Carb

• 2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp unflavored whey protein powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 4 oz sliced deli ham, chopped (I left mine in slices but it will be easier to slice the dough log if the ham is chopped)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used 1 cup but it was clearly too much)
• 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing rolls

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, whey protein, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and xanthan gum.
3. Stir in eggs and butter until dough comes together. It will be quite sticky.
4. Turn out dough onto a large piece of parchment, and then pat into a rough rectangle.
5. Top with another piece of parchment and roll out to about 10x8 inches. Peel off top piece of parchment paper.
6. Sprinkle evenly with ham and cheese, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
7. Roll carefully (very carefully) from one long end and pinch to seal seam.
8. Option 1: Bake whole: Lift whole piece of parchment with dough log onto a baking sheet.
9. Brush with melted butter and bake 25 to 27 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Let cool before slicing (it will hold together better after it's cooled).
10. Option 2: Slice into 1/2 inch slices (you will get 12 to 15). Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheet and reshape gently into rounds.
11. Brush tops with melted butter and bake 22 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Let cool on pan.