Is cream cheese part of a keto diet?

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.

Is turkey OK for keto diet?

Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet : Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).

What Turkish food is keto?

Is Turkey a good place to be on keto? Absolutely! The only downside is that you cannot eat some of the most famous Turkish food like simit, pide, or roasted chestnuts . However, you still can have seafood, breakfast dishes like menemen, and almost any of the Turkish meat dishes without bread.

How much cream cheese can I eat on keto?

While cream cheese is suitable for the keto diet, practitioners warn against going overboard. Of course, consuming cream cheese in large amounts can easily skew your daily macros. Limit consumption of cream cheese to the regular serving size of 2 tablespoons .

Can I eat unlimited cheese on keto?

Enjoying cheese is one of the pleasures of the keto diet. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited and unrestricted . Nutritionists say that keto practitioners need to be selective with the cheese varieties they consume while on keto and enjoy them only in moderation to avoid disrupting ketosis and hampering weight loss.

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.

What is the best meat for keto weight loss?

The best meats for weight loss on keto include beef, pork, chicken, bison, and salmon . All of these meats are free of carbs, rich in protein, and versatile. Choosing leaner cuts may make it easier to burn excess stored body fat while on keto.

What is the best deli meat for keto diet?

Short answer: Turkey. Fat content in turkey is much less than that in chicken, pork, and beef. Plus, it's typically made with less salt because it's already #blessed in the flavor department.

What is a lazy keto meal?

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits . If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

What foods are lazy keto?

What can you eat on the lazy keto diet? Healthy fats: Avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. Protein sources: Eggs, lean meats, poultry, fatty fish and tofu. Low-carb vegetables: Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini and bell peppers. Low-sugar fruits: Avocado, berries, lemons and limes. More items... Aug 6, 2023

Is peanut butter OK on keto?

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet , but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What is the most keto friendly cheese?

Some cheeses suit the keto diet better than others. This mainly comes down to their carb and fat content and level of processing. The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese , while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.

Keto Turkey with Cream Cheese Sauce - Recipe

This keto dinner’s elegance begins with its simplicity. Turkey combined with capers and cheese sauce all bring their own unique flavors to the party. Use this recipe as a starting point and let your imagination run wild!

April 24 2016 by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Main course

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4 servingservings

Ingredients

2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter, divided
1½ lbs 650 g turkey breast tenderloin
1 cup 240 ml heavy whipping cream
6 oz. (¾ cup) 170 g (180 ml) cream cheese
1 tbsp 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
salt and pepper, for seasoning
1½ oz. 45 g small capers (non-pareil), strained

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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Over medium heat, melt one-third of the butter in a large oven-proof frying pan. Generously season the turkey tenderloin with salt and pepper, and then fry for about 8-10 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Carefully move the hot pan with tenderloin, onto the middle oven rack. Roast uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Place on a serving dish and tent with foil.
Add another third of the butter, along with any turkey drippings into a small saucepan. Over medium heat, stir until the butter has melted. Add the cream and cream cheese. Stir together and bring to a light boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, until thickened. Stir in the soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in a small frying pan, over medium-high heat. Quickly sauté the capers until crispy.
Slice the turkey into 1/2" (15 cm) slices. Place on a serving platter, and top with the creamy cream cheese sauce and fried capers.

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27 comments

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Cavegirl IF
April 26 2016
I have a dumb question. "Pour the juices into a small saucepan.".
Does that refer to the meat juice / butter combo after sautéing? (This is my guess ...)
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Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
April 26 2016
Yes, that must be correct :)
I have a dumb question. "Pour the juices into a small saucepan.".
Does that refer to the meat juice / butter combo after sautéing? (This is my guess ...)
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Cavegirl IF
April 27 2016
Thank you Peter. :)
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Jasmin
April 30 2016
What can you use to replace eggs in some of the receipes?
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Gentiann
November 27 2016
I make a great Alfredo garlicky sauce with this cream sauce recipe. I serve it with cabbage "pasta" (cabbage cut into strips the width of fettuccine or linguine), but other vegetable noodles are OK.
Here is my recipe:
Finely chop a handful of parsley with 3 cloves of garlic, fry on low heat with butter until it smell good (do not brown the garlic). Add the cream and cream cheese and cook until smooth, add a cup of grated parmesan cheese. Meanwhile cook the cabbage strips in salted boiling water for about 3 to 5 minutes until they are pliable but not soft (do not overcook) and drain very well, if necessary use a salad spinner. Add the cabbage strips to the sauce.
You could also steam or microwave the cabbage or cook your vegetable noodles directly in the cream. I prefer to boil in water to remove the strong smell of cabbage
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Gentiann
November 27 2016
I make a great Alfredo garlicky sauce with this cream sauce recipe. I serve it with cabbage "pasta" (cabbage cut into strips the width of fettuccine or linguine), but other vegetable noodles are OK.
Here is my recipe:
Finely chop a handful of parsley with 3 cloves of garlic, fry on low heat with butter until it smell good (do not brown the garlic). Add the cream and cream cheese and cook until smooth, add a cup of grated parmesan cheese. Meanwhile cook the cabbage strips in salted boiling water for about 3 to 5 minutes until they are pliable but not soft (do not overcook) and drain very well, if necessary use a salad spinner. Add the cabbage strips to the sauce.
You could also steam or microwave the cabbage or cook your vegetable noodles directly in the cream. I prefer to boil in water to remove the strong smell of cabbage.
Bacon, mushrooms or shrimps sauteed in butter can be added.
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Jay
April 26 2017
Re #3 (Bake the turkey breasts in the oven while you prepare the sauce and a side dish.) - how long is the turkey supposed to be baked?
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Sonia
April 27 2017
Great recipes... measurements very confusing though.... would be great to have in grams
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Lynn
April 28 2017
Great recipes... measurements very confusing though.... would be great to have in grams
Click the metric button to the side of "servings" to get the recipe in grams and mills.
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gigi
October 30 2017
Can whole milk greek yogurt be used in place of sour cream in recipes?
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jcool
January 3 2018
wish these recipes had the macros for each serving, only shows %
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Mary
February 5 2018
I cant find the nutrients list - how many calories per serving, Fat, fiber, protein? I did find the carbs but need the rest of the info. Thanks
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Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
February 5 2018
Hi Mary and jcool!
We don't want to promote to much "counting" that's why we only have the carbs in gram (fat and protein in %).
But we know about this demand for additional nutritional info and I think we will provide more info soon.
I cant find the nutrients list - how many calories per serving, Fat, fiber, protein? I did find the carbs but need the rest of the info. Thanks
wish these recipes had the macros for each serving, only shows %
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Kathy
March 6 2018
This recipe was wonderful! My family thought they were eating gourmet,
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Heidi
April 13 2018
Amazing sauce that can be used for so many things and my family loves it! Even my 9 year said it was delicious. I have used the sauce with so many different meals. Eggs, meats, veggies. The receipt above is enough for 2-3 meals. I mixed in some red curry paste and put it over pork, I also sautéed onion and garlic and mixed it with sauce. Funny thing is my husband is thinking we are eating "bad" because we have all been taught that fat, butter and cream is not healthy but this way of eating is absolutely delicious and simple! Thanks DD for having awesome resources for easy to make meals and the wonderful education available. I am new to this way of eating and I am slowing teaching my family that FAT is our friend and sugar is our enemy. Thanks again. Another successful recipe!
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Donna
June 25 2018
Newby here. Are chicken & Turkey interchangeable or is one better than another on the keto diet?
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Brenda
October 14 2018
OMG! That sauce is fabulous! I fried up some mushrooms in butter and added them to the sauce - no side dish needed. Will most definitely repeat this recipe... a lot!
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Gail
November 10 2018
I don't get "recipes" that say season the breast without telling you what seasoning is being used... annoying.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 11 2018
I don't get "recipes" that say season the breast without telling you what seasoning is being used... annoying.
It's the salt and pepper that are listed in the ingredients.
--Kristin
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cheryl peters
November 12 2018
I have used this recipe many times now for numerous things including zucinni noodles, turkey tettrizinni, etc love it..
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Julia
November 24 2018
Just did this yesterday for dinner with Hubs and it was SUPERB! I added sumac, granulated garlic and turmeric to the sauce to punch it up a bit instead of tamari and it was divine. I used my finger to clean my plate! We served it with the lemony green beans and I sautéed up some onions and baby bella mushrooms.
This is going to be a regular on our rotation.
Btw - I need to re-season and clean my cast iron pan so I browned the turkey breasts off in a large skillet and put them in a tin foil pan - worked perfectly. I rarely use those but solved my problem in a pinch.
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Gabriele
January 10 2019
I put green beans in the sauce because I didn't have enough meat. It was really good.
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Dre
March 11 2019
Click the metric button to the side of "servings" to get the recipe in grams and mills.
OMG how did I not see that, Thankyou so much
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circe801
August 4 2020
so... 7oz cream cheese and TWO CUPS of cream??
it's a pound and a half of turkey, for crying out loud.
what are we making here? soup??
i cut it in half (3.5oz cream cheese, 1 cup cream--and even that was too much.
otherwise, delicious.
thanks.
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
August 4 2020
so... 7oz cream cheese and TWO CUPS of cream??
it's a pound and a half of turkey, for crying out loud.
what are we making here? soup??
i cut it in half (3.5oz cream cheese, 1 cup cream--and even that was too much.
otherwise, delicious.
thanks.
This made me smile as I can't imagine ever having too much of a yummy, creamy sauce :) But I am glad you enjoyed it!
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Deb
April 6 2021
Me either! I always double the sauce in any recipe.
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Samanthamdbryan
September 25 2021
This is the way

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