Looking for a great low carb Thanksgiving stuffing recipe? Look no further, this is the one! Made with grain-free, gluten-free Cheddar Beer Bread. This post is sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm.
Thanksgiving stuffing is one of those beloved, time-honoured traditions that no one can seem to live without. And yet stuffing can vary so much place to place and household to household. It’s not one thing, it’s many, many things, and everyone has their opinions about what makes a great stuffing. Should it be stale bread or rice? Cornbread or wheat bread? Spicy or mellow? And should it be cooked inside the bird at all, or just alongside in a baking pan? The most important questions in life. Or at least in November.
I for one think stuffing should always contain sausage and plenty of it. You could use almost anything else to stuff the bird, as long as there is a high ratio of sausage to other stuffing ingredients. When I think back on all the many stuffings I’ve had over the years, all of my favourites contained sausage. I know I can’t be alone here.
Thankfully, Jones Dairy Farm, purveyors of fine sausage, bacon and other deliciousness, has launched the Stuffing & More site well in advance of Stuffing Day (you thought it was Turkey Day? Think again!). More than 25 unique stuffing recipes, plus cooking tips and a Stuffing vs. Dressing Poll. You need to go vote, this is an issue of national importance! And a coupon for $1 off Jones Dairy Farm sausage.
And from me…a recipe for low carb, gluten-free Cheddar Beer Bread & Sausage Stuffing. The cheddar beer bread on its own is pretty great. But chop it up, dry it out and combine it with sausage and peppers? Low carb Thanksgiving never tasted so good!
Please see my Cheddar Beer Bread & Sausage Stuffing on Stuffing & More from Jones Dairy Farm.
Also be sure to check out this traditional Gluten-Free Stuffing recipe. Use your own favorite low carb bread for a keto option.
Nutritional Counts: Serves 12. NET CARBS = 5.43 g.
Each serving has: Food energy: 384kcal; Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 1.83g; Total fat: 31.62g; Calories from fat: 284; Cholesterol: 116mg; Carbohydrate: 8.56g; Total dietary fiber: 3.13g; Protein: 14.57g; Sodium: 604mg
Nancy says
What is the purpose of using gluten-free beer? Would any beer work?
Carolyn says
Sure, any beer would work. I just happen to try to stay gluten free most of the time.
monica westley says
HI This looks great . Q: your recipe says serves 12 and gives the carbs on the Sausage site it says serves 8. should we go with your serving size for the 5g net carbs? thanks so much
Carolyn says
Go with my servings because I don’t have a say in what they publish on their site. And this is hefty stuff since almond flour is so filling.
KC says
This looks great! Would the recipe still work if I omitted the cheese?
Carolyn says
It should.
Lesley says
Would this stuffing work if I stuffed it in the turkey before roasting the turkey?
Carolyn says
Yes, just like regular stuffing. Just make sure that the stuffing reaches the same internal temp as the turkey (165F or higher is recommended)!
Jackie says
Carolyn, can I make this ahead and freeze it? This looks so good! This will be my daughters and my first low carb, grain free Thanksgiving.
Carolyn says
Yes, I think it would freeze well.
Dietitian Jess says
My husband thanks you in advance, what an awesome recipe 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love this flavor idea – cheddar, beer bread, and sausage? Yes please, I would gladly take this any day of the week!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Adding this to the must-try soon list. So delicious!
Kristen says
All of these awesome stuffing recipes from this campaign are making me so excited for Thanksgiving! What a good looking recipe, Carolyn!
Lesley says
Do you think soy protein powder would work?
Carolyn says
Sure!
LaDawna says
I’m kinda new to low-carb world. I have never used whey protein powder. Is there a substitute?
Carolyn says
You really need some sort of dry protein to replace the protein in gluten, or it won’t rise properly. You can use powdered egg whites too.
Karly says
Did you just incorporate beer into stuffing? I think I love you.
Liz says
Stuffing is my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner! And your low carb version looks terrific…though Bill would look at me funny when I swiped one of his coveted beers to doctor it up 😉
Jessica says
I was wondering if you can use the bread by itself? If you bake it in a loaf pan how do you think it would turn out? My husband would absolutely love this!
Carolyn says
Absolutely you can! It was the inspiration for this recipe and it bakes very nicely in a 9×5 loaf pan (takes a little longer). I baked it in a square pan for this recipe because it bakes a little faster and is easier to chop up.
Cecelia says
Can I omit the beer?
Carolyn says
Sure, just replace the beer with an equal amount of water or almond milk.
Kim says
I’m going to make this and the Maple Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving. Thank you for these AWESOME recipes! Do you think I can pre-make the pie and freeze it prior to? Also, do you think I could make this stuffing the night before?
Carolyn says
Yes, the stuffing can be made ahead easily. Not sure how well the pie will freeze but I think it will be okay.
Nutmeg Nanny says
You didn’t just make stuffing you made the best stuffing ever! Cheddar beer bread and sausage…yes please!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
grain-free, gluten-free Cheddar Beer Bread?! sounds amazing. . going to check out the recipe now!
Amanda says
Love the idea of sausage in stuffing and would really really like to try the Jones Dairy Farm products!