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The Ultimate Keto Christmas Dinner Menu

Last Updated April 21, 2020. Published November 4, 2019 By Davinah

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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 Pot Roast Recipe

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

BAKED SIRLOIN ROAST WITH HERB RUB

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

Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Risotto in a bowl

Keto Korean BBQ Ribs – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Korean BBQ Ribs in a Bowl with green onions & kimchi

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Sliced turkey breast on a plate

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

Surf & Turf on a plate

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 on a wooden serving board

Roasted Rosemary Truffle Almonds – Simply So Healthy

ROASTED ROSEMARY TRUFFLE ALMONDS in a wooden bowl

Caprese Salad Skewers with Pesto and Bacon – Wholesome Yum

CAPRESE SALAD SKEWERS RECIPE WITH PESTO and BACON

Hot Caprese Dip with Mozzarella, Parmesan and Cream Cheese – The Rising Spoon

Hot Caprese Dip with Mozzarella, Parmesan and Cream Cheese in a skillet

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

PARMESAN BAKED ARTICHOKE HEARTS on a white plate

Keto Cheese Balls – Simply Stacie

Keto Cheese Balls

Easy Instant Pot Low-Carb Little Smokies – Stylish Cravings

Little smokies in a white bowl, in front of an instant pot

Cauliflower Pizza Bites in Festive Holiday Shapes – Low Carb Yum

Cauliflower Pizza Bites in Festive Holiday Shapes on a white serving dish

Cranberry Jalapeno Queso Fundido Dip – Easy and Delish

Cranberry jalapeno queso fundido dip in a black serving dish

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

Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe in a bowl

Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower – Keto Cooking Christian

Roasted garlic and rosemary mashed cauliflower in a white serving dish

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

Cranberry Sauce in a white, turkey-shaped serving dish

Harvest Squash Casserole – What A Girl Eats

Harvest Squash Casserole in a white serving dish, on top of a brown basket

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans – Keto Cooking Christian

BACON WRAPPED GREEN BEANS on a white serving dish

Cauliflower Au Gratin – Confessions of a Fit Foodie

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Simply So Healthy

EASY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS in a wooden bowl

Roasted Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts with Bacon – Stylish Cravings

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER and BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON

Parmesan Bread Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites

Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole – Simply Stacie

Brussels Sprouts Casserole in casserole dish

Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms Steaks – Recipes from a Pantry

Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms Steaks on a white plate

Veggie Christmas Tree – Step Away From The Carbs

Veggie Christmas Tree

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

CHOCOLATE SWISS ROLL CAKE

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

Santa Hat Brownies on a white serving dish

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

Gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on white serving dishes

Easy Keto Cheesecake Brownies – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Two cheesecake brownies stacked on top of each other with a strawberry on top

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

Dark chocolate orange truffles on a white serving dish sprinkled with orange zest

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

CINNAMON STARS (GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES)

Gluten-Free Cranberry Almond Biscotti Cookies – Low Carb Yum

Cranberry Almond Biscotti Cookies on white plates

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

Close-up of Keto Hot Chocolate

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

WILD BERRY ZINGER MIMOSA

Fall Apple Cider Margarita – Wicked Spatula

Fall Apple Cider Margarita

Keto Coquito – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Christmas Coquito in a cup with cinnamon sticks

Low- Carb Pomegranate Peach Bellini – Recipes from a Pantry

Pomegranate Peach Bellini

Keto Vegan Eggnog – My Dainty Soul Curry

VEGAN KETO EGGNOG in a glass

 

 

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