Keto Cornbread Stuffing
Keto Cornbread Stuffing is a delightful, low-carb alternative to traditional stuffing that will steal the show at your next gathering. This savory dish combines homemade cornbread with turkey bacon, chicken gizzards, and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting side that pairs perfectly with roasted turkey or chicken. Its hearty texture and rich flavors ensure it will be the first side dish to disappear from your table. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Enjoy this flavorful stuffing as part of your holiday feast or any special occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cup almond flour
- 4 eggs
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- ½ pound chicken gizzards
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon corn flavor extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, almond flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, and optional seasonings until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×8 baking dish and bake for 14 minutes or microwave for 6-8 minutes until set.
- Let the cornbread cool before cutting it into cubes and broiling them on high until toasted.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove and add chicken gizzards, cooking until done.
- Sauté onions, celery, garlic, and salt in the same skillet until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables with turkey bacon, gizzards, herbs, and cubed cornbread.
- Transfer to a casserole dish, pour chicken broth over it, cover with foil if baking later, and refrigerate.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°F and bake for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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