Keto stuffing recipe
As the holidays get closer, you are probably starting to plan your dinner menu. One of the traditional dishes that is often served this time of year is stuffing. But what to do if you are following a keto diet? Do you skip stuffing altogether? Do you make traditional stuffing for your guests and just resist the temptation to try just a bite? No - you make a delicious keto stuffing recipe that will keep you on track AND all your guests will love even if they are not eating keto themselves.
The challenge with making a good keto stuffing recipe is that the main ingredient is bread. It has taken me a lot of trial and error to find the right ingredients to make a keto diet-friendly stuffing that is not heavy or odd tasting. The first step is making sure that you are using a high-quality low or no-carb bread. I recommend Thin Slim bread because it both tastes great and holds up well in the recipe.
One of the tricks to keeping the bread from getting soggy and heavy in the keto stuffing is to let it get stale before using.
There are two ways to go about doing this. If you have extra time, you can allow the bread to sit out until it is stale just from being exposed to the air. If you are a little more pressed for time, you can actually make the bread stale in the oven.
Make stale bread:
1. Preheat oven to 200º.
2. Cut bread slices into small cubes that are about 1/2" in size. Use a serrated bread knife to make cutting easier.
3. Spread the bread cubes evenly on two large, rimmed baking sheets and place in oven.
4. Leave bread cubes in oven for about 2 hours or until hardened.
The stale bread is less able to absorb the liquids in the keto stuffing recipe and stays lighter and fluffier. This is my secret for tasty keto stuffing, and now it is yours too!
Keto Stuffing Recipe:
Ingredients:
● 1 medium onion, chopped
● 1 cup celery, chopped
● 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cubed (optional)
● 1 loaf of stale keto bread (Thin Slim is recommended Link)
● 2-3 cups of chicken stock
● 1 packet Keto Thyme Better Broth (order online Link)
● 2 tbsp butter
● 1 tsp dried sage or 3 tsp fresh sage, chopped
● 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
Directions:
● Preheat over to 375º.
● Grease a 3 or 4 qt casserole dish ( a 9 x 13 dish works well).
● Preheat a cooking pan over medium heat and add butter.
● Add onion and celery and saute until onions are transparent.
● Add apple and cook until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
● In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, Keto Thyme Better Broth, cooked vegetables, sage and thyme.
● Mix gently until evenly blended.
● Add chicken broth to the bowl and mix quickly.
● Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.
● Serve and enjoy!!
This is the keto stuffing recipe that I make for my own friends and family and it has become a holiday favorite. If you do wind up making it, I'd love it if you'd let me know what you think of it!!
