The Ultimate Keto Christmas Dinner Menu

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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!

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

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

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

Keto Korean BBQ Ribs – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

The Ultimate Surf & Turf – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

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

Roasted Rosemary Truffle Almonds – Simply So Healthy

Caprese Salad Skewers with Pesto and Bacon – Wholesome Yum

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 and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower – Keto Cooking Christian

Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce – This Mama Cooks! On a Diet

Harvest Squash Casserole – What A Girl Eats

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans – Keto Cooking Christian

Cauliflower Au Gratin – Confessions of a Fit Foodie

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Simply So Healthy

Roasted Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts with Bacon – Stylish Cravings

Parmesan Bread Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole – Simply Stacie

Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms Steaks – Recipes from a Pantry

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 Chocolate Swiss Roulade – Lowcarb-Nocarb

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

Keto Low-Carb Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting – Keto Cooking Christian

Easy Keto Cheesecake Brownies – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

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.