Easy Keto Cauliflower Stuffing
This amazing, low-carb cauliflower stuffing is a keto Thanksgiving staple! It features all of the delicious flavors of traditional stuffing recipes, without the bread or carbs!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
What is Thanksgiving without stuffing, right? And who said stuffing has to be made with bread?! Regular stuffing is great, but after eating low carb and feeling great, heavy sides with tons of bread don’t make me feel good anymore. And at Thanksgiving, I’m here to EAT!
Enter, keto cauliflower stuffing, your new Thanksgiving bestie! Packed with all the flavors and textures you love about regular stuffing, but with only 4 carbs.
The best part about this stuffing (besides the taste), is that you roast it all in the oven on a sheet pan! So simple. The vegetables caramelize and get golden brown edges that give this cauliflower stuffing the most intense, deep flavor. One pan, easy cleanup!
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Why Cauliflower Stuffing?
As much as I love stuffing (and I mean love stuffing), I don’t love all the gluten, grain, and carbs. It doesn’t leave me feeling that great after eating it.
Cauliflower to the rescue! It absorbs all the flavors of the stuffing and acts just like bread. Tender cauliflower meets roasted carrots, onions, celery, and mushrooms, drizzled with olive oil and baked to perfection. Raw pecans give it a perfect nutty crunch and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme pack a ton of flavor.
Your family will think you are their very own professional chef. That’s really how good this recipe is.
Ingredient Notes
Mushrooms: If you have an aversion or allergy to mushrooms, they can be left out. You can add in another carrot, another rib of celery, and another 1/2 cup of pecans to make up for it.
Nuts: Pecans are my favorite for this, but you could also use walnuts, pinenuts, or cashews. Almonds are too hard, so I wouldn’t recommend those. If you need this to be nut-free, use shelled pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds!
Plant-Based: If you want to make this plant-based, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth. It’s vegan-friendly!
Recipe Step by Step
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, olive oil, salt, black pepper + dried sage. Stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, celery, carrots, mushrooms, leek, onion, pecans, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Pour over the chicken stock mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Spread in an even layer over 2 baking sheets. You don’t want to overcrowd the stuffing, otherwise, the vegetables won’t caramelize.
- Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown. No need to flip the vegetables while roasting.
- Remove from the oven. Serve warm.
Expert Tips
Storage: Leftover stuffing will keep in an airtight container for at least 5 days in the refrigerator.
Prep Ahead: I prefer this being served after being freshly roasted, but you can make this cauliflower stuffing up to 5 days in advance. Chop it and pan roast it for just 30 minutes. Then store it in an airtight container. On the day of serving, lay on a rimmed baking sheet again, drizzle with about 1 teaspoon more of olive oil, and roast for about 15-20 minutes until warm and golden brown.
FAQs
Yes! Sausage would be a great addition! I’d cook pork sausage on the stovetop in crumbles, then toss the cooked sausage in with the veggies and roast it all together in the oven. The sausage will only get crispier!
Yes! You can store your leftover stuffing in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Unfortunately, the Keto lifestyle works when limiting carbohydrates. Therefore, traditional stuffing made with bread is too high in carbs. Check out this post to learn more about keto and all of my tips and tricks to be successful on your journey!
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Whole30 + Keto Cauliflower Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, florets chopped small
- 4 ribs of celery, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled + chopped
- 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, olive oil, salt, black pepper + dried sage. Stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, celery, carrots, mushrooms, leek, onion, pecans, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Pour over the chicken stock mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Spread in an even layer over 2 baking sheets. You don't want to overcrowd the stuffing, otherwise the vegetables won't caramelize.
- Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown. No need to flip the vegetables while roasting.
- Remove from the oven. Serve warm.
- Leftovers will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for at least 5 days. Or frozen for up 6 months.
69 Comments on “Easy Keto Cauliflower Stuffing”
My mom and I made this last year for Thanksgiving and it was a total hit!!! I’m grain free so this was a treat to have and everyone said it tastes JUST like traditional stuffing. We also loved it reheated the next day! Especially with an egg on top!
I am glad it was such a big hit at Thanksgiving Mackenzie! I agree, to me it tastes just like regular stuffing but better. Having it for breakfast topped with an egg is delicious! One of my favorite meals.
THIS IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. We served this for Christmas dinner and it’s been a part of our normal meal plan rotation since. Why limit something so good to just the holidays?!
I am so glad you like my cauliflower stuffing Lyndsie! I couldn’t agree with you more, it is definitely not just for the holidays. I serve it all the time!
Oh my gosh, 5 stars is not enough for this recipe, it is AMAZING! We wanted a low carb, healthy version for Christmas and we found it, we will definitely make it again soon. The flavors are outstanding and the nuts give it just a little bit of crunch. Hubby is from Tennessee and is use to a cornbread based stuffing. I am from Canada and grew up with a potato based stuffing. This is a much healthier and may I say tastier option. Thank you Natalie :)
I am thrilled you liked my cauliflower stuffing Heather! I am amazed that your hubby from Tennessee likes it when he is used to cornbread stuffing. That absolutely makes my day! I have actually never heard of potato stuffing, but I am intrigued!
I made this for Thanksgiving for my father in law. He is on a restricted diet for health reasons. The holidays are tough because he can’t have any of the foods he used to have. I made your cauliflower stuffing for him and he loved it! It was a great addition to his Thanksgiving meal!! My husband also really loved it he stuck to his diet through the holidays so this recipe was perfect for him too!! Thank you!!
I am so thrilled your father in law liked my cauliflower stuffing Melanie. We’ve all been in situations where we have a restricted diet and it can be so hard during the holidays! I am grateful he enjoyed it and it brought him some holiday cheer. You have no idea how happy this makes me!
The ultimate comfort food!! You hit the nail on the head with this one! I even had it with eggs in the morning. If I didn’t make it myself, I probably wouldn’t believe that it was Whole30.
Thanks for letting me know you liked my cauliflower stuffing Dana. Having it with eggs is a great idea! I can’t wait to try that. It’s amazing that something so healthy can be so tasty.
This stuffing is incredible!! I am currently making a batch because I have not stopped dreaming about it since THANKSGIVING! I brought to my family’s thanksgiving and my carb loving Italian family liked it more than the regular stuffing. So so good!
What a really nice comment Chelsi! You really just made my day! I am so happy you liked my stuffing and were still dreaming about it since Thanksgiving. That is absolutely the best! I am so thrilled that your family liked it better than regular stuffing! I just love sharing my recipes and am so grateful that you would let me know you enjoyed it!
This was amazing! I had doubts about breadless stuffing but we didn’t even miss the bread. Such a great side for any meal
I am so happy you liked my Cauliflower Stuffing Anne! Isn’t it amazing how you don’t miss the bread? Who would have thought? Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed it.
Absolutely love this recipe! It was so good there were no leftovers from Thanksgiving.
I am so happy you liked my cauliflower stuffing Jennifer! That is fantastic that there were no leftovers!
This was a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal. It has already been requested to be on the menu next year
I am so thrilled my cauliflower stuffing was the favorite at your Thanksgiving meal Natalie! Wow! That is just fantastic! Even better that you are making it again next year! Thanks so much for letting me know.
This is delicious, Natalie! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner for 15 people. Even the non
gluten-free people loved it . We had regular stuffing, too, but more of this got eaten. The flavor is spot on, and I loved the texture as well, especially the crunch of the pecans. It’s so good!
I am so happy this was a hit at your Thanksgiving Caryn! That’s amazing that it was more popular than the regular stuffing.
I am so excited to make this! I have a baking sheet that is 17×21, any idea if it will all fit ok on there?
Hi Lisa – I am so happy you are going to try my cauliflower stuffing. Do you just have one cookie sheet? If so, cook it in 2 batches. You do not want to overcrowd the veggies otherwise they steam instead of roasting. I hope you enjoy it!
I LOVE this recipe. The only thing I would change is use an unsalted bone broth or stock next time. I used what I had on hand; bouillon (the stuff in the jar), which is salty. Combined with the salt in the recipe, it was a bit much for me. Otherwise …. perfection. I love your recipes – they are so relatable and easy to put together. I really enjoy the Keto lifestyle and I turn to your recipes again and again. Thank you Natalie !!!
Hi Marcia – I am so glad you liked my cauliflower stuffing! The store bought bouillon can be way to salty for me too. I bet you will prefer it with bone broth. Thank you so much for your nice compliments on my recipes. Comments like this REALLY inspire me and I absolutely love what I do!
OH MY GOODNESS. This was absolutely delicious. I made it for a family gathering today and was nervous to make it for the first time for a bunch of people, but it was a huge hit. Thanks for creating such tasty, healthy recipes.
Oh Erika I am so happy this turned out well for you! I also get a tad nervous making a new recipe for a crowd, but there is no better feeling than when the recipe is a success! So glad everyone liked it.
I made this for an office pot luck, and everyone RAVED about it.
Yeah! I am SO happy this turned out well for you Rachel! Especially since you were making it for a potluck. I am so glad everyone raved about it! That is such a great compliment.
I’m definitely making this Thanksgiving Day! Thank you Natalie for such delicious recipes! Everyone I have tried is a winner! ?
Oh Brenda – you will love this! Let me know how it turns out. I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!
I just tested this out so I will be a pro on Thanksgiving day making this and my oh my it is every bit as delicious as you promised! Totally tastes like real stuffing I didn’t even miss the bread! Absolutely delicious!
You absolutely made my day Brenda! I am so happy my cauliflower stuffing turned out great for you. I am so glad you tested it prior to Thanksgiving. Now when you make it you will be confident that it will be a hit. I am also amazed that it tastes so good you don’t miss the bread. Who ever thought that would be possible?
So yummy and so easy! I didn’t have enough so I used a mix of pecans, walnuts and pine nuts. I’ll be making this all year round!
I am so happy you liked my cauliflower stuffing Bethany! I really like the mixture of nuts you used. That sounds like such a delicious combination! I am glad you will be making this year round, I think I will too!
This is the best stuffing!
If your on the fence about making this – do it!!
Last year I made it for the 2 keto eaters, and everyone else could not resist. They even came back for seconds!!
So this year I’m making more. Natalie, you have the BEST recipes 🥰
I am so happy you liked my cauliflower stuffing Susan! I love that even non Keto eaters came back for seconds! It really is so tasty! Thank you for your kind words about my recipes. It really means the world to me!
I made this for a thanksgiving potluck of non-Whole30/non-keto folks and everyone LOVED it! It’s seriously so good and so easy!
Yeah! So thrilled to hear that everyone loved this Kara! Thanks so much for letting me know.
What if you don’t like mushrooms?
If you don’t like mushrooms Sarah feel free to just leave them out! It’s still very delicious!
This is so good!
So, so glad you liked it! Thanks!
All your recipes are amazing!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Yeah! Thanks so much Natalia! So glad you liked this.