Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles - The Best Keto Recipes (2024)

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These Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles are the perfect low-carb snack to keep you energized today! Only 1.8 net carbs each and easy to meal prep!

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Lately I can’t get enough chaffles! This, in my opinion, is one of keto’s biggest accomplishments. A cheesy, savory waffle that can have any number of flavor combinations, can be eaten in the car when I’m in a hurry, AND can be frozen in batches so I never have to go without?! Yes, please!

If you’ve tried my Ham and Cheese Chaffles or the Pepperoni Pizza version, you know how this goes. They become nice and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. For a great snack, cut your chaffle up into triangles or sticks, then dip in ranch or evenjalapeno ranch if you want to up the spice! I like to add different toppings to mine, like these Keto BBQ Stacks.

This is a perfect way to use up leftover sausage (perhaps after making these Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels). This recipe is quick to cook, easy to clean up, and simple to meal prep. You’ll love this no-fuss, tasty recipe!

Keto Chaffle Ingredients

You can find specific measurements and instructions down below, but here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need:

  • Large eggs
  • Shredded Cheese: mozzarella or cheddar, or a mixture of the two.
  • Almond flour and Baking powder
  • Jalapeños: fresh, seeded and diced, or jarred jalapeños.
  • Sausage: (here’s a great sugar-free Breakfast Sausage recipe if you just have ground pork)

How do I make a Keto Chaffle?

These keto-friendly spicy waffles are so easy! In a mixing bowl, beat your eggs then fold in all remaining ingredients. Spoon this into your waffle maker and cook about 2-3 minutes. When there is no longer any steam coming from your waffle iron, they’re ready!

For more chaffle tips and recipes, check out this post of Everything You Should Know about Chaffles!

What kind of waffle maker do I need to make chaffles?

Any waffle iron will do! I personally love this one from Ms. Dash. I think the size is perfect, and this recipe makes five full, perfect waffles in this maker. These waffles are also about the size of a slice of bread, so you can make low carb sandwiches by using chaffles for sandwiches instead of bread!

Tips for making the best Keto Chaffles

These are so simple they don’t even really need tips, but here’s what I’ve learned…

  • Be careful not to overfill the waffle maker. In my experience, filling it about 2/3rd full is perfect! By the time it cooks, it has expanded just enough to fill the whole waffle iron.
  • If you know that you are going to reheat these in the oven or in a toaster, undercook them by maybe 30 seconds to a minute. This will help them become perfectly crispy after reheating instead of dried out.
  • Customize for your preference! This is my favorite thing about chaffles. It’s SO easy to make them fit your favorite flavors! Make your chaffle base with the eggs, cheese, flour, and baking powder, then add 3/4ths cup of whatever meat or veggie you prefer! Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of dried seasonings if you wish.

Can I meal prep and freeze low-carb chaffles?

Yes, chaffles are PERFECT for meal prepping! A batch will last up to 4 days in an air-tight container in a fridge or up to 4 months in the freezer. To freeze, allow waffles to cool completely, then place in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet. Allow to freeze for 2 hours, then place the frozen chaffles into a freezer bag or container.

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What should I serve with Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles?

If you’re usually a toast person for breakfast, you can easily swap out your slice of bread for a tasty chaffle! This would be perfect low-carb side for steak and eggs, or you could make keto breakfast sandwiches, but use these chaffles instead of bagels. This would complement these Easy Baked Eggs (super quick), or be a great side for a steak or mushroom omelete!

More Keto Meal Prep Breakfasts:

Need more? Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite keto breakfasts under 5 net carbs!

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Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles

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These Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles are the perfect low-carb snack to keep you energized today! Only 1.8 net carbs each and easy to meal prep!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, Keto

Servings 5 Cheese Waffles

Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese I use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup cooked crumbled breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos I used canned, but fresh works too

Instructions

  • While waffle iron is preheating, beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Fold in all remaining ingredients until well mixed.

  • Spoon mixture into the waffle iron, filling 2/3rds full. Allow to cook until there's no steam coming from the iron, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes

To keep finished chaffles warm while you cook the rest of the batter, store them in the oven or toaster oven at 200 degrees F.

Net carbs are 1.8 g per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1 chaffleCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 13.2gFat: 7.5gCholesterol: 99.7mgSodium: 278mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.6g

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles - The Best Keto Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the best breakfast meat for keto diet? ›

Beef or turkey are both fine, but be sure your beef is grass-fed instead of grain-fed.

Is a chaffle good for you? ›

Are Chaffles Healthy? Chaffles may be low in carbohydrates, but they are not low in calories, sodium, cholesterol, fat or saturated fat. In order for the recipe to turn out, you need a to use a lot of cheese – 1 cup, in fact. Some recipe suggest more.

Is sausage good for keto diet? ›

On this diet, your daily carb intake should be about 20 to 50 grams. When it comes to keto diet foods, people rely on protein-rich foods such as nuts, cheese and meats. Sausage is made from pork or chicken. Thus far, sausage qualifies as a keto-friendly food.

Is hot dog OK for keto diet? ›

Hot Dogs Are Keto-Friendly

Hot dogs are made with ingredients that are naturally low in carbs. An average hot dog is about 1.73 grams of total carbs. As for the bun, you can't have a conventional bun in order to follow the keto diet. The average hot dog bun will cost you 24.3 grams of total carbs.

Which fruit is keto-friendly? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

How many carbs are in one chaffle? ›

Chaffles Nutrition And Carb Count

But in general, assuming you use real, whole milk cheese like cheddar or mozzarella (as opposed to cream cheese or American cheese), chaffles are entirely carb-free. A typical serving size of two chaffles contains roughly: 300 calories. 0g total carbs.

Can chaffles be eaten cold? ›

Once you've let the chaffles cool, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. To reheat the chaffles place them in the toaster or you can microwave them for 30-60 seconds, or in the oven at 180/350 degrees. Serve chaffles hot or cold, but I personally prefer them hot.

Can you put a chaffle in the toaster? ›

Chaffles can be made up ahead of time, wrapped up tightly and stored in the refrigerator until use. Most especially like to do this if they are using these waffles as bread for sandwiches or burgers. To reheat the chaffle, put it in the toaster oven, oven or toaster and reheat to crisp up.

Can you eat unlimited meat on keto? ›

Meat and poultry are popular with people on the keto diet because they're high in fat and very low in carbs. However, scientists have found links between eating too much meat on a regular basis and health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and excess weight.

Is cottage cheese keto? ›

While cottage cheese is known for its high protein content, it also contains a relatively high amount of carbs and not that much fat, making it a less-than-ideal choice for keto. A ½-cup serving of cottage cheese contains 88 calories, 2.4 g of fat, 4.5 g of carbs, and 11.6 g of protein, per the USDA.

Is cream cheese keto? ›

Cream cheese: Cream cheese is very popular in the keto diet. At only 84 calories per 1 ounce serving, it has 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of protein but packs 8 grams of fat per serving. It can be a keto-friendly snack or meal addition when more fat is needed.

Can I eat kielbasa on keto? ›

I have a couple of keto-friendly brands of kielbasa that I like. Teton Waters Ranch is a good one and is available at many grocery stores, including Kroger. My husband picks up this organic smoked sausage from Kiolbassa at Costco. And Pedersons sells their no-sugar added kielbasa at Target and Natural Grocers.

Is Jimmy Dean sausage low carb? ›

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (1 serving) contains 1g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 17g fat, 8g protein, and 190 calories.

Are Heck sausages keto friendly? ›

Keto Friendly Heck Range

Clearly, as sausages you can pair them with most foods, however these are perfect to enjoy in a salad or pasta dish and I cannot wait to try them as the filling in my homemade Heck sausage rolls!

Is turkey sausage keto friendly? ›

The Takeaway. Yes, sausage is keto-friendly. The main ingredients found in sausages include ground meats such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and a handful of other ingredients added for flavor and texture.

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