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    Home » Breads, Pizzas, & Pastries » Low Carb Stromboli

    Low Carb Stromboli

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesTrim Healthy Mama

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Modified: Apr 23, 2021

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    If you are looking for a new Low Carb Stromboli Recipe to try you have to try this one. I took the best flavors of my Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and made them into a delicious shareable hand-held chicken stromboli. This keto stromboli is a perfect main course or appetizer for parties and tailgating.

     hand holding a piece of keto chicken stromboli

    My family loves my Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and we love pizza and stromboli so it was only natural to make a Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli! This is a great variation to use as an appetizer during parties.

    With football season starting up we like to do appetizers for dinner nights so we can eat while watching the game. I'll make a variety of different apps, break out the paper plates, and we'll eat in front of the tv. Since we eat as a family nightly, in the dining room as a sit-down dinner this is an easy and fun way to change things up.

    When I first tried stuffing this keto low carb stromboli I went a little overboard on the filling. I had to try again and half the amount of filling to get it to roll up.

    I layered it so you can see the separate ingredients but while recipe testing I discovered it is better to mix the ingredients together before filling the stromboli. Just follow the instructions and you'll be good!

    close up on whole chicken cordon bleu stromboli

    How to make mozzarella dough

    Over the years I've developed a few tricks to making my version of mozzarella dough. I first saw this standard fathead dough over in the Cheese Danish at Up Late Anyway. I've adapted it to my own tastes as I went along making low carb recipes.

    My tips are to get the cheese very hot and fondue-like and then to mix the dough in either a food processor or stand mixer. This ensures all the cheese gets mixed in and there aren't any strands of cheese in the dough. That matters less for savory recipes than sweet. No one wants a hunk of mozzarella in their cinnamon rolls!

    For a nut-free mozzarella dough, try my Coconut Flour Pizza Crust. You can sub it in for the almond flour dough in this low carb recipe!

    food processor with dough

    How to Make a Keto Stromboli

    Once you make the mozzarella dough you are most of the way there!

    Step One: Make the mozzarella dough in your food processor or stand mixer.

    dough rolled out with chicken cordon bleu filling placed in the center of the dough

    Step Two: Mix up or prepare the filling of your choice.

    low carb Chicken stromboli placed on a sheet pan before baking

    Step Three: After that just add the filling, roll it up, crimp the edges closed, and bake until golden brown!

    Expert Tip: Line your pan with parchment paper for easy clean-up!

    close up on chicken cordon bleu stromboli baked on a sheet pan

    Stromboli vs Calzone

    What is your favorite? I always have a hard time deciding. You can use this gluten free dough to make both! Make a double batch and taste test to see your favorite. A classic cheese calzone has ricotta and mozzarella. Strombolis normally have meat and cheese. But you can really make either with any ingredients you like. The shape of stromboli vs calzones is the other difference. Calzones are a circle folded half to make a half-moon shape. Strombolis are rolled up and long.

    Filling Ideas for Low Carb Stromboli

    Classic Italian - If you love a classic pepperoni and shredded mozzarella low carb pizza try those in a keto stromboli! Slices dipped in sugar free marinara sauce are amazing. Just use my dough as a base and go for it!

    Greek - Are spinach and feta more your style? I use this same dough in my keto spanakopita recipe. You can totally use that filling in a stromboli shape instead for Greek-inspired keto stromboli.

    Roasted Vegetables - I love adding leftover roasted vegetables anytime I make pizza or stromboli. They add a lot of flavor and nutrition.

    keto chicken cordon bleu stromboli on a white cutting board

    Tips for Keto Stromboli

    When you make this keto stromboli recipe you are looking for this rich golden brown. Since the meats in the filling are already cooked you don't have to worry and cooking the inside to a specific temperature. By the time the outside dough is golden brown the cheese inside will be hot and melted.

    How Many Servings Does This Make?

    I made 8 slices out of my chicken stromboli and each piece has 3 net carbs. Like all of my keto recipes you are welcome to change the serving size to fit your macros.

    You can slice this thinner than I did to make more pieces. I think you could get up to 12 out of one stromboli. Feeding a crowd? Simply double this stromboli recipe! It only takes a couple of extra minutes to make twice as much.

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    slices of low carb stromboli on a cutting board

    Low Carb Stromboli

    If you are looking for a Low Carb Stromboli recipe to try you have to try this one! It is loaded with chicken, ham, & cheese in a golden pastry!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 281
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    Dough Ingredients:

    • 1 cup  mozzarella cheese
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • â…” cup  almond flour
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Filling Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese softened
    • 1 tablespoon butter softened
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ½ cup shredded chicken
    • ½ cup shredded baby swiss
    • ½ cup ham
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400.
    • Put mozzarella cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave one minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds. Stir. At this point, all the cheese should be melted. Microwave 30 more seconds until uniform and gloopy (it should look like cheese fondue at this point). Mix in the butter until it melts and then add the egg, flour, and baking powder. You will need to dump it onto wax paper and knead it by hand to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients or you can do this in a food processor with the dough blade.
    • Press or roll into a large rectangle on a parchment lined baking sheet using wet hands. Mix together the cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and mustard in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in the chicken, ham, and cheese. Place spoonfuls down the center of the rectangle. Roll into a log.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
      close up on chicken cordon bleu stromboli baked on a sheet pan

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Originally Published September 7, 2018. Revised and Republished April 20, 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Elaine says

      February 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Flours? Instructions say to add flours but only almond flour is listed in ingredients. Is something missing or plural is a typo? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 28, 2020 at 4:44 am

        Only almond flour. I'll fix that.

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    2. Elizabeth says

      February 06, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      This was absolutely delicious and EASY! Family approved! Thanks, Taryn!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Dina says

      January 12, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Can this be made and frozen to be eaten at a later date? I meal prep on the weekends and would love to have this prepared for a week night meal. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        January 12, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Yes. This type of dough freezes pretty well but these do taste a little better fresh.

        Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      October 26, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      What a delicious dish! It's perfect for parties and game days!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Aimee Shugarman says

      October 26, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      OMG this is such a hit with my family. NO leftovers!5 stars

      Reply
    6. con says

      October 02, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      can you substitute the almond flour anything (gluten & nut Free)?
      teff, rice (brown or white), buckwheat, potato, etc.?
      pleaseeeee help… cos they look delish & perfect for an upcoming kids party

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 03, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        You can sub in a coconut flour based dough like this one: https://joyfilledeats.com/coconut-flour-pizza-crust/

        Reply
    7. Lynn Ellis says

      September 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Can the cheese for the dough be melted in a double boiler? I don’t have a micro?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        September 16, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        You can just melt it in a skillet over low heat. You don't need the double boiler. I use that method for my skillet pizza http://www.joyfilledeats.com/low-carb-skillet-pizza/

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    8. Chassitty says

      September 14, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Hi! You mentioned flax in the dough part and there was none listed in the ingredients! Also, cream cheese is mentioned twice but not specified in the ingredients. Made due, but hope I didn’t waste ingredients!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        September 14, 2018 at 4:52 pm

        Sorry! That was a typo. The ingredient list was correct. I fixed the instructions.

        Reply

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