This easy low-carb skillet meal is filled with cheesy kielbasa goodness! It’s comforting, filling, and topped with cranberries – making it perfect for holiday meals too!
Cheesy Kielbasa
There are a few ingredients that I always rely on when I want to make my recipes stand out – and that’s either cheese or bacon. This time, I opted for a rich, cheesy sauce.
And I kept the holidays in mind with it, too. The bright green spinach and red sugar-free dried cranberries work perfectly together.
The colors make you think of the holidays, instantly.
But what does this low-carb white cheddar kielbasa skillet taste like? I supported the natural flavor of the Kielbasa because I wanted it to stand out the most.
So I cooked it in a creamy sauce made with heavy whipping cream and shredded white cheddar cheese. Then, I added some onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning for a little extra flavor.
It all works so well together!
Keto Sausage Recipe
This is a mild – but rich and savory – meal that’s perfect for anyone. Yes, it’s even perfect for picky eaters!
The spinach and dried cranberries add some natural sweetness to the dish and it tastes like every homemade Italian recipe you can think of! I like to compare it to a lazy alfredo sauce.
There are quite a few different ways to change things up with this recipe. First, if you want to bring the carb count lower, leave the dried cranberries out
They are the biggest source of carbs in this recipe. And it will still taste good without them.
Next, if you want to give it some kick, add some red pepper flakes and a bit of spicy cheese. I love jalapeno cheese and pepper jack cheese.
Easy Sausage Skillet
There are 9 grams net carbs in each serving. I suggest serving it with either a zero carb cloud bread or some cauliflower rice.
I made it with spinach, a filling sauce, and plenty of meat. So this can stand alone as a one-pot dinner but if you want to add something else to the table, how about some Keto Zero Net Carb Chips?
For dessert, make some Low Carb Fluffy Cheesecake Dip.
Keto Sausage and Veggies
Like I said earlier, this recipe is pretty high in carbs already, so be careful if you want to start adding more veggies to the skillet.
If you don’t care about how many carbs it has, then you could add some chopped bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and a few broccoli florets. In fact, you can add any of your favorite veggies to this recipe and it will taste delicious.
Add this easy skillet dinner to your weekly meal prep. It stores really well.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to three days.
You can freeze it, too! Keep it in the freezer for up to six months.
Low-Carb Cheesy Skillet
One of the best things about skillet meals is that you can throw it together without much effort or overthinking. There is a certain order that makes it turn out really good, but it’s so easy.
Just brown the sausage first and then saute the onions with the butter. Then, make the sauce, add the spinach and cranberries, and add the cheese last.
Add in the sausage, heat it up, and it’s ready to serve! You want to add the cheese last so that it melts without overcooking.
If you add it too early, it could easily overcook and the texture might change. It might sound like a lot of steps, but after you make it once, you’ll have this recipe memorized.
Low-Carb Cheesy White Cheddar Kielbasa Skillet Recipe
Below are the ingredients (and step by step pictures) that you’ll need to make this low-carb cheesy kielbasa skillet recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 9 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- Natural kielbasa sliced
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Onion chopped
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Heavy whipping cream
- Shredded white cheddar cheese
- Sugar free dried cranberries
- Raw spinach
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add in the kielbasa, and saute until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside. Drain any excess oil from the pan.
Stir in the butter and onions, and saute until tender
Mix in the garlic and Italian seasoning, and saute for 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and season with salt to taste.
Add the cranberries and spinach to the skillet, and saute until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the white cheddar cheese, and stir until completely melted.
Return the kielbasa to the skillet, and stir to combine before serving.
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Low Carb Cheesy White Cheddar Kielbasa Skillet
This easy low-carb skillet meal is filled with cheesy kielbasa goodness! It's comforting, filling, and topped with cranberries.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Natural kielbasa sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/3 cup Onion chopped
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sugar-Free Dried Cranberries
- 3 cups Raw Spinach
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
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Add in the kielbasa, and saute until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside.
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Drain any excess oil from the pan.
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Stir in the butter and onions, and saute until tender.
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Mix in the garlic and Italian seasoning, and saute for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and season with salt to taste.
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Add the cranberries and spinach to the skillet, and saute until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened.
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Stir in the white cheddar cheese, and stir until completely melted.
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Return the kielbasa to the skillet, and stir to combine before serving.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 490 Net Carbs: 8 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site
Keto Kielbasa Recipes
If you love kielbasa, then I have some really good news – I love making kielbasa recipes! After you make this low-carb cheesy kielbasa skillet recipe, try one of these recipes next.
