Food Network Buffalo Chicken-stuffed French Bread Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Buffalo Chicken-stuffed French Bread Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 45%. At 1030mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Buffalo Chicken-stuffed French Bread Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 255 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 713
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 168mg
Sodium: 1030mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 42g
Calcium: 442mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 395mg Vitamin A: 305mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 large loaf French bread
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 to 3/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Original
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (up to 1/2 cup if you LOVE blue cheese), plus more to garnish, optional (only if you love it)
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese, separated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, separated
  • 4 cups packed shredded cooked chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)