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The Ultimate Keto Christmas Dinner Menu

Last Updated October 31, 2021. Published November 4, 2019 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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This is the Ultimate Keto Christmas Dinner Menu featuring more than 35 easy, low-carb & keto appetizer, main, dessert & cocktail recipes for your holiday meal or potluck. Perfect for those who want keto holiday dinner inspiration. But also those who might want more casual recipes when compare to dishes you might serve at a Low Carb & Keto Thanksgiving. Not following a ketogenic lifestyle? No worries, you can absolutely use these recipes to be certain that you make an inclusive meal! 

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Why share a Keto Christmas Dinner recipes post?

Christmas is often celebrated multiple times with various friends and family members. I love to serve various meals so I’m not stuck in a boring meal rotation. Plus then I have a great variety of leftovers so maybe I won’t even have to cook the remainder of the year.

I’ve got a great selection of low-carb Christmas menu ideas across five recipe categories so you can pick and choose to create your perfect menu.

Quick Tips for Hosting a Low Carb Christmas Meal

Make sure each guest has at least 2-3 food options

I always want to make sure I check with my guests ahead of time for any food allergies or restrictions. I want to make sure at least most of the planned menu fits their needs, even if every dish won’t work for every person.

Add some fresh veggies & fruit so that anyone might round out their plate

Make sure and have some raw or roasted veggies, as well as fresh fruit for a sweet treat. Everyone can munch on those and use them to round out their plates no matter what time of day your meal is.

Keto Christmas Dinner Main Dish Ideas

I generally think of a lovely roast as my main Christmas protein. I love the presentation of the beef as you can pair a lot of different vegetables and sides with it, plus you can often buy a cheaper cut and use low and slow cooking methods to make it shine.

I also think of Christmas as a time to have non-traditional main dishes that’s why I included my Keto Korean Beef BBQ Ribs. 

If you have guests that don’t eat red meat, I’ve got a great selection of keto seafood recipes, including my Shrimp with Cauliflower Risotto, so make sure and check those out, or combine them into a classic Surf ‘n Turf.

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This Pot Roast recipe includes just 5 ingredients and is perfect for meal prep or when feeding a group. For those who are keto & low carb, I include side-dishes. I also provide options for using this meat in other easy meals!
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Keto Crab Cakes – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Crab Cakes Recipe

A savory, rich crab cake with none of the carbs, this keto crab cake recipe brims with sweet delicate lump crab meat. Perfect for a date night or special occasion at home. Also Whole30 and paleo-friendly.
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a close-up of six air fryer crab cakes in a metal bowl with lemon, dill, parsley, and homemade tartar sauce

Seared Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Risotto – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Seared Scallops & Cauliflower Rice Risotto

A quick, keto-friendly and grain-free recipe for seared scallops and parmesan cauliflower rice risotto.
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Seared Scallops & Cauliflower Risotto on a large bowl

Keto Korean BBQ Ribs – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Korean BBQ Ribs

An easy, Low-Carb & Keto Korean BBQ Beef Ribs recipe that's made in the Crock-Pot® Express (slow-cooker, pressure cooker & air fryer).
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Korean BBQ with Kimchi Fried Cauliflower Rice in a bowl

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe

This juicy Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast recipe is done in less than 45 minutes. Perfect for a small gathering or holiday meal.
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The Ultimate Surf & Turf – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

The Ultimate Surf and Turf (Steak and Shrimp) Recipe

The Ultimate Surf & Turf recipe, featuring juicy, rosemary-flavored filet mignon steaks and Keto Shrimp Scampi. I served this on top of Cauliflower Risotto for a complete restaurant-quality meal. 
Shrimp Scampi & Steak on a plate

Easy Baked Sirloin Roast with Herb Rub – Beauty and the Foodie

Easy Baked Sirloin Roast with Herb Rub – Beauty and the Foodie

Easy Baked Sirloin Roast with Herb Rub is a simple, extremely tasty recipe that is low carb, keto and paleo. Includes an awesome herb rub paste recipe.
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Keto Christmas Dinner Appetizers

Appetizers are a great way to gather people around to chat. Don’t stay in the kitchen alone – invite everyone in with these low-carb appetizer ideas. Hot or cold dips to share, or grab and go bites, it’s all here.

Most of these can be assembled ahead so you can appoint a friend to set them out and get the party started.

Savory Bacon Cranberry Cheese Tartlets – Beauty and the Foodie

Savory Bacon Cranberry Cheese Tartlets – Beauty and the Foodie

Savory bacon cranberry cheese tartlets are a low carb gluten free appetizer with bacon, cranberries, and melted Mahon Menorca cheese in a grain free crust.
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Roasted Rosemary Truffle Almonds – Simply So Healthy

Roasted Rosemary Truffle Almonds

This recipe for Roasted Rosemary Truffle Almonds makes a crunchy, flavorful snack. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and can be part of a low-carb, keto, Atkins, gluten-free, diabetic, or Banting diet.
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Caprese Salad Skewers with Pesto and Bacon – Wholesome Yum

Caprese Salad Skewers with Pesto & Bacon (Tomato Basil Skewers)

This easy mini Caprese salad skewers recipe (tomato basil skewers) with pesto and bacon needs just 6 ingredients! It’s a quick and healthy appetizer everyone will love.
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Hot Caprese Dip with Mozzarella, Parmesan and Cream Cheese – The Rising Spoon

Keto Low-Carb Parmesan Baked Artichoke Hearts – Keto Cooking Christian

Keto Cheese Balls – Simply Stacie

Easy Instant Pot Low-Carb Little Smokies – Stylish Cravings

Cauliflower Pizza Bites in Festive Holiday Shapes – Low Carb Yum

Cranberry Jalapeno Queso Fundido Dip – Easy and Delish

Salad and Sides

While I do love plain roasted veggies with their natural sugars, sometimes you just want to dress things up. My selection of Keto side dish recipes will ensure you have every guests’ needs covered.

Fresh herbs help bring out the flavors as well and make sure you check out the cute Christmas tree of raw veggies below so the kids are encouraged to eat them.

If you are serving a fresh green salad, remember that you can always whip up your own salad dressings rather than grabbing a bottle. 

Easy Creamed Spinach – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

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Keto Stuffing – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Green Bean Casserole – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Cranberry Sauce – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Roasted Brussel Sprouts – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Pressure Cooker Cabbage – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Cauliflower Pilaf – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Gravy – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Parmesan Bread Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Harvest Squash Casserole – What A Girl Eats

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans – Keto Cooking Christian

Cauliflower Au Gratin – Confessions of a Fit Foodie

Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole – Simply Stacie

Veggie Christmas Tree – Step Away From The Carbs

Easy Keto Christmas Desserts

Eating Keto doesn’t mean missing out on my favorite course, dessert! As I mentioned in my sweet & savory keto baking recipes post, it simply means being smart about what sweeteners you include and adding fresh fruit for a touch of sweetness.

Kids will love the Santa hat brownies below (and not miss the excess sugar or artificial ingredients) and I’d encourage you to make up some Keto Christmas cookies and provide small containers for people to take treats home at the end of the night.

Keto PB Fluff Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Easy Keto Cheesecake Brownies – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Christmas Snowballs – Low Carb with Jennifer

Keto Chocolate Swiss Roulade – Lowcarb-Nocarb

Low-Carb Santa Hat Brownies – Step Away From The Carbs

Keto Low-Carb Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cupcakes – Keto Cooking Christian

Keto Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles – Keen for Keto

Keto Cinnamon Stars (German Christmas Cookies) – Sugar Free Londoner

Gluten-Free Cranberry Almond Biscotti Cookies – Low Carb Yum

Low-Carb Christmas Refreshment Recipes

Eggnog is a holiday classic, and I’ve included two versions below so more of your guests can enjoy it. The kids will love Keto Hot Chocolate, and of course, I’ve rounded up some adult beverages.

There’s no need to grab ready-made sugary drinks at the grocery store when you can use simple ingredients at home to have your own keto cocktail hour. Even though we’re talking Christmas dinner here, some of these might work for brunch.

Keto Hot Chocolate – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto White Hot Chocolate – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Coquito – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Low-Carb Wild Berry Zinger Mimosa – Beauty and the Foodie

Fall Apple Cider Margarita – Wicked Spatula

Low- Carb Pomegranate Peach Bellini – Recipes from a Pantry

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