Whether you have leftover turkey to use up or are just craving those classic Thanksgiving flavors, this one delivers. Keto turkey cranberry chaffwich uses a crispy chaffle in place of bread.
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A chaffle is really just a cheesy waffle, almond flour and cheese standing in for flour, cooked light and crisp in a mini waffle maker.
Chaffles freeze well too, and re-crisp easily in the waffle maker for a few minutes if they go a bit limp.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Turkey Cranberry Chaffwich
Use only the egg whites here, saving the yolks for another recipe. Whip them frothy first, then mix in the sour cream, and finally blend in the cheese and almond flour.
Cook half the batter at a time in a mini waffle maker, about 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and releasing easily from the plates. If you are using leftover turkey, season it lightly with salt and pepper before layering it onto the chaffle.
A quarter teaspoon of dried sage stirred into the batter adds more of that Thanksgiving flavor if you want it. No cranberry sauce on hand? Mayonnaise works as a substitute in a pinch.
Chaffles can genuinely be made ahead, cook them earlier and just recrisp in the waffle maker for a few minutes right before you assemble the sandwich. A slice or two of crisp bacon is a nice addition too, if you want to build on the base recipe.
What You’ll Love About Turkey Cranberry Chaffwich
- Chaffles can be made ahead, so lunch comes together fast.
- All the classic Thanksgiving flavors, no bread required.
- A genuinely great way to use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- Thinly sliced leftover turkey- Or deli-sliced turkey.
- Keto Cranberry sauce
- Eggs – Whip these frothy first, saving the yolks for another recipe.
- Sour cream – Adds tang to the chaffle batter.
- Almond flour – I use this finely sifted almond flour which gives the chaffles a lovely texture
- Mozzarella cheese – Or another mild, good-melting cheese.
- Pink Salt and pepper – use pink salt to help keep your electrolytes in check!
How to Make Turkey Cranberry Chaffwich
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Preheat the mini waffle maker. Whip the egg whites until frothy. Add the sour cream and mix well. Add the cheese and almond flour, and blend well.
Cook half the batter at a time, about 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and releasing easily. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Lay the turkey slices on top of one chaffle. Top with the cranberry sauce, then the other chaffle.
Make It A Meal
This uses my own Cranberry Sauce as a topping. I love a hearty bowl of Shrimp Chowder with Chipotle alongside this, or Beefy Minestrone Soup if you’re not a fan of seafood.
If you love this format, French Dip Chaffwich is another good sandwich to add to your rotation.
Storage
Chaffles freeze well on their own. Cook them, cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Recrisp straight from frozen in the waffle maker or toaster before assembling the sandwich fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe runs about 4 net carbs per sandwich. The number in the recipe card below will recalculate once this post is republished, so use it as an estimate until then.
You bet! When made with almond flour, egg and cheese, they are super low in carbs.
If you’re going to put cheese on your turkey chaffwich, I’d use a good, sharp cheddar. Yum!
I love leftover cranberry sauce, but mayo and mustard are also tasty!
Add Preferred SourceLeftover Turkey Cranberry Sandwich – Chaffle Style
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces turkey
- 2 tablespoons keto cranberry sauce
Instructions
- To make the chaffle: Preheat your Dash chaffle maker. Whip the egg whites until frothy, then add the almond flour, sour cream, and cheese. Mix well. Cook half the batter at a time until brown and crispy.
- Lay the turkey slices on top of one of the chaffles. Top with 2 tbsp of keto cranberry sauce. Top with the remaining chaffle.
- Dig in!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use only egg whites in the batter, saving the yolks for another recipe.
- Cook the chaffles until they’re golden brown and releasing easily from the waffle maker.
- Make the chaffles ahead if you like, then just recrisp before assembling the sandwich.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Want even more keto deliciousness? How about a hearty soup or for breakfast, this deli classic. The Dash Egg Bite Maker makes even more tasty morning treats, or go for this irresistible cauliflower side dish recipe.
What a great way to use up leftovers for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The homemade chaffle is a genius swap for bread too.
We always have sooo much leftover turkey, so this is genius! Definitely making these sandwiches!
Wow love the idea of chaffle sandwich! Looks so good
Cranberries and turkey sandwiches are the best and yet you’ve managed to make it so much better! What an ingenious idea to make it chaffle style. Thanks for sharing!