Keto Thanksgiving Cranberry Stuffing

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  • prep time

    prep time

    20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    1 h 55 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    2 h 15 min

Keto Thanksgiving Cranberry Stuffing

One of the most challenging parts of eating around the holidays is deciding which foods you’ll sacrifice to ensure you don’t overeat. Instead of taking happy holiday meals away, combine multiple dishes into one to save room and calories on your plate! This Keto stuffing recipe combines two classic Thanksgiving side dishes to save you some carbs. That way, you can enjoy even more Keto holiday recipes on your plate. The stuffing is made with store-bought sliced Keto bread, which is seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of Keto sugar. The sweetness counteracts the tartness of the citrus cranberry sauce that’s swirled into the stuffing. Other flavors of lemon and orange round out the profile of salt, fat, and acid.

Don’t Throw Out The Bread Crumbs

You might make a little bit of a mess while making croutons for your Keto stuffing recipe. If there are bread crumbs piling up on your cutting board and sheet tray, don’t waste them! Save the bread crumbs in a Ziploc bag to use for future Keto recipes. If you keep the bread crumbs stored in a cool, dry environment, you can use them later to bread pork chops, fill meatballs, or bake on top of Keto mac and cheese.

Holiday Cooking and Serving Suggestions

When serving the Keto stuffing for the holidays, feel free to incorporate your own cooking stock and spices at home. Follow the directions to bake the stuffing as a side dish or use the stuffing in your turkey. If you’re filling a turkey with this stuffing, do not include any chicken broth or extra stock. Baste your turkey and any exposed stuffing normally.

  • Net Carbs

    1.7 g

  • Fiber

    5.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    8.1 g

  • Protein

    3.2 g

  • Fats

    10.9 g

127 cals

Keto Thanksgiving Cranberry Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • Keto Wheat Bread

    Keto Wheat Bread

    2.25 oz

  • Cranberries, fresh

    Cranberries, fresh

    0.75 cup

  • Water

    Water

    0.5 cup

  • Lemon juice

    Lemon juice

    0.25 tsp

  • Liquid stevia

    Liquid stevia

    15 Drop

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil

    3 tbsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 tsp

  • Italian seasoning

    Italian seasoning

    0.25 tsp

  • Onion powder

    Onion powder

    0.13 tsp

  • Brown Sugar Replacement

    Brown Sugar Replacement

    0.5 tsp

  • Orange Peel Or Zest Raw

    Orange Peel Or Zest Raw

    0.25 tsp

  • Chicken broth

    Chicken broth

    3 tbsp

Recipe Steps

steps 4

2 h 15 min

  • Step 1

    Turn on an oven to preheat to 300 degrees. Arrange approximately 1 slice of Keto bread per serving (no more than 10g carbs) on a sheet tray, and place the tray in your oven to bake for about 30 minutes (depending on how many servings you’re making). Allow the lightly toasted bread to cool until you can touch it, then cut the toasted bread into cubes. Rearrange the bread cubes on your sheet tray, and return them to your oven to bake for another 10 minutes or longer. Bake the bread cubes until they turn into toasted Keto croutons that are firm all over and golden.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    While the bread is in the oven, make the cranberry sauce by combining frozen whole cranberries, water, lemon juice, and liquid stevia in a pot on the stove. Cover the pot and heat the cranberries until they’re simmering and bursting in the water. Once the cranberries have burst, gently smash them to a pulp with the back of a fork. Keep the pot covered and continue heating the cranberries over low heat until a thickened sauce forms. Leave the thickened cranberry sauce aside to cool and firm up.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    The croutons will need to be completely cooled before they can be used - at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking dish with pan spray before setting it aside. In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of croutons per serving with the extra virgin olive oil, salt, italian seasoning, onion powder, and brown sugar substitute. Fold the croutons over until they pick up all the oil and spices. Then, follow by folding the thickened cranberry sauce and fresh orange zest into the croutons until the ingredients are swirled in.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Transfer the stuffing mix into a baking dish and pour in the chicken broth. Cover it with aluminum foil and bake the stuffing for approximately 45 minutes or until all the croutons are soft. If you like browned edges, you can cook the stuffing uncovered under a broiler at your discretion. Let the stuffing cool for just 5 minutes before serving warm.
    Step 4