These Keto Savory Sausage & Cheese Swirls have a soft and cheesy texture with golden edges and a rich savory flavor. We prepare these swirls with mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, sausage, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, and butter. These swirls contain about 265 calories and 4.5 g of total carbs. These swirls take almost 40 minutes to prepare. These Keto Savory Sausage & Cheese Swirls are excellent for breakfast, snacks, appetizers, lunchboxes, quick keto meals, family gatherings, and meal prep. You can serve these swirls with Keto Scrambled Eggs, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Keto Marinara Sauce, or Garlic Aioli.
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STATS:
- Course: Breakfast, Snack, Appetizer
- No. of Calories: 265 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 swirl
- Cooking Mode: Oven
- Total Servings: 10 swirls
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Total Carbs: 4.5 g
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Rolling pin
- Baking paper
- Sheet
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
INGREDIENTS:
KETO DOUGH:
- Mozzarella, 1½ cups
- Almond flour, ¾ cup
- Cream cheese, 2 oz.
- Coconut flour, 2 tbsp.
- One egg
- Garlic powder, ½ tsp.
- Italian seasoning, ½ tsp.
- Salt, ¼ tsp.
- SAUSAGE & CHEESE FILLING:
- Sausage, 8 oz.
- Mozzarella, ¾ cup
- Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup
- Italian seasoning, ½ tsp.
- Black pepper, ¼ tsp.
- Garlic powder, ¼ tsp.
- Parsley, 1 tbsp.
TOPPING:
- Butter, 1 tbsp.
- Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp.
- Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We utilize mozzarella because it melts beautifully and gives the swirls a soft, stretchy, cheesy texture.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese will add richness and help create a soft, workable keto dough. Full-fat cream cheese is recommended.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We utilize finely ground almond flour because it provides structure while keeping the dough low in carbohydrates.
SAUSAGE:
- Sausage gives the stuffing both protein and a deep, delicious flavor. You can use pork, chicken, or turkey sausage, but choose one without added sugar or high-carb fillers.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- Coconut flour absorbs excess moisture and helps improve the structure of the dough.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan gives the filling and topping a nutty, salty taste. One alternative is pecorino romano.
BUTTER:
- Butter adds richness and helps the swirls develop a golden top. You can brush them with olive oil instead.
GARLIC AND ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Garlic powder and Italian seasoning provide savory flavor without adding significant carbohydrates. You can use oregano, basil, thyme, or parsley according to preference.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 190° Celcius and coat a baking tray.
- Cook the sausage in a pan till browned, strain out, and put aside.
- Heat the cream and mozzarella cheese together till smooth.
- Whisk in salt, almond flour, Italian seasoning, coconut flour, and garlic powder.
- Gently cool and then stir in the egg to prepare a dough.
- We roll the dough between baking paper into a rectangle.
- Distribute the sausage uniformly on the dough.
- Spread the parsley, mozzarella, pepper, Parmesan, garlic powder, and herbs on the sausage.
- Tightly roll into a log and make ten slices by cutting.
- Put the slices on a tray, coat with butter, & garnish with Parmesan.
- Bake till become bubbly and golden, for almost twenty-two minutes.
- Cool for almost five minutes and serve these swirls hot.
TIPS:
- Strain out the extra sausage grease to avoid soggy swirls.
- We utilize finely ground almond flour to get a smoother dough.
- Avoid including the egg when the cheese mixture is too hot.
- Tightly roll the dough so the swirls will retain their shape.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Keto Scrambled Eggs
- Avocado Egg Cups
- Cauliflower Hash Browns
- Mushroom Omelet
- Keto Breakfast Salad
APPETIZERS:
- Keto Spinach Dip
- Mozzarella Balls
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Antipasto Skewers
- Marinated Cheese Bites
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
- Buttered Green Beans
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Keto Marinara Sauce
- Garlic Aioli
- Ranch Dressing
- Garlic Herb Dip
- Creamy Tomato Dip
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled swirls in a sealed box and refrigerate for a maximum of 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store completely cooled swirls for approximately 3 months.
FAQs:
May we prepare these swirls earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble and make slices of the swirls beforehand, chill them, and bake them when prepared.
Will we prepare these swirls spicier?
- Yes, you can use spicy sausage, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños.
Could we warm up these swirls by air-frying?
- Yes, air frying is a perfect way to warm up these swirls and aids in restoring their crispy corners.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 265 kcal
Sodium: 540 mg
Net Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 21 g
Proteins: 15 g
Portion Size: 1 swirl
Total Carbs: 4.5 g