These Keto Savory Sausage & Cheese Puff Pastry Swirls have a creamy and smooth texture. We require only a few ingredients to make these swirls, such as baking powder, mozzarella cheese, almond flour, ground sausage, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and egg. We can make them earlier as they retain their shape and warm up perfectly. They contain 2.5 g of net carbs and 220 kcal of caloric content in a single serving. These Keto Savory Sausage & Cheese Puff Pastry Swirls are ideal for breakfasts, snacks, lunches, gatherings, appetizers, and dinners. These baked swirls keep well in the freezer for nearly two months. You need 45 minutes in total to make these swirls completely. We can also make them in the air fryer at 350°F for ten minutes. Serve these swirls with salads and dips like avocado cucumber salad, keto Caesar salad, and keto marinara.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 20–25 minutes
- Portion size: 1 swirl
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 10 swirls
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Total time: 45 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowls
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Sharp knife
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE KETO PASTRY DOUGH:
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 big Egg
- Cream cheese, 2 oz
- ½ tsp Baking powder
FOR THE FILLING:
- 300 g Ground sausage
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CREAM CHEESE:
- It includes an elastic texture and moisture in the dough, which gives a pastry-like texture. I use the mascarpone cheese instead, which will provide a slightly mild flavor.
EGG:
- It makes the structure with the binding of ingredients. I utilize one flaxegg as a replacement.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- This cheese gives a smooth texture with stretchiness. As a substitute, I use the provolone, which will give a sharp flavor.
GROUND SAUSAGE:
- We can utilize the keto ground sausage without hidden carbs. We utilize ground chicken, ground beef, or ground turkey instead.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is utilized to prepare this meal and provide a smooth dough. Don’t use the almond meal, as it will give a coarse texture. Use sunflower seeds as an alternative if you have a nut allergy.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- This cheese provides a sharp and deep taste to the filling. You can swap it with the Colby, Monterey Jack, or Gouda.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 190° C.
- Utilize a paper parchment to cover the baking sheet.
- Lightly cook the ground sausage till brown and strain extra fat if required and put it aside.
- Now melt the cheese & cream cheese for 30 seconds by stirring it occasionally till melt and smooth.
- Include the baking powder, egg, and almond flour in the melted cheese mixture.
- Stir them properly till smooth dough is formed.
- Roll the dough into a parchment sheet in a rectangular form.
- Equally distribute the cooked sausage on the dough.
- Sprinkle the seasoning and cheddar cheese on the sausage.
- Then roll the dough vertically to form a log.
- Make 1-inch-thick slices with the knife.
- Put these swirls on a sheet & bake for 25 minutes till they get brown.
- Cool the swirls lightly then serve
TIPS:
- Cool the rolled log for ten minutes to make clean slices.
- Microwave the dough for fifteen seconds to make it softer if it gets stiff.
- Garnish the surface with the egg wash to create a crispier texture before baking.
- We have to chill the sausage slightly before stuffing them to avoid tearing the dough.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Garlic Aioli
- Spicy Mayo
- Keto Marinara
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar
- Avocado Cucumber
- Arugula Parmesan
BREAKFASTS:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Keto Spinach Omelet
- Sliced Avocado
PARTY PLATTERS:
- Cheese Board
- Olives and Pickles
- Keto Veggie Platter
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put them in a closed bowl and store it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the swirls in the closed vessel and store for 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these swirls good for making in advance?
- Yes; make the swirls in advance and store them and bake fresh for best taste.
Why does my dough get sticky?
- It is normal for the dough to get sticky. So chill it for some time or apply the oil lightly on your hands before handling.
Will I prepare the dough in advance?
- Yes, put it in the refrigerator for a day and then make the pastry when you want.
Can I air fry these swirls?
- Yes, you can air fry them for 12 minutes at 350° F till brown.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 320 mg
Net carbs: 2.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 0.8 g
Fats: 18 g
Proteins: 12 g
Portion: 1 swirl
Total carbs: 4 g