Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving this year or just bringing some dishes to the main event, I can help you cut carbs and sugar this holiday season with these Keto Thanksgiving recipes.

This post includes everything from the Thanksgiving turkey with low-carb remakes to traditional sides like cauliflower mac and cheese, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce to keto-friendly appetizers for your guests to enjoy while the meat roasts.

And, because I hope you know I love keto desserts, there are so many options like my Keto Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars too!

No matter what your goals are this holiday season, I know that you’ll be able to use these recipes to craft the perfect Low Carb & Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Menu. 

Why Share a Keto Thanksgiving Recipes Menu

In theory, holiday meals are about the people around the table. However, in reality, holidays are the worst when it comes to how we eat. 

And, from personal experience, I know that one too many “cheats” can throw you off track for weeks.

So, I decided to share this post to help those who want to stick to keto and manage carbs over the holidays season.

4 Healthy Thanksgiving Tips

For me, and maybe you’re better at this, my “just one meal” on Thanksgiving used to turn into weeks of poor eating that undermined all of the progress I made. So, if you’re looking for strategies to help stay on track this holiday season, here are some tips that worked for me:

Decided which dishes I wasn’t willing to give up

My grandmother’s cornbread stuffing was one dish I need in my life “as is” (until I came up with a keto cornbread stuffing recipe). It was something that I only ate on Thanksgiving so I opted to enjoy it that time of year.

Are there things that you only eat on the holiday? If there are, then it might be something you just opt to have and forget about replacements!

Made Less Food

I am often the host of Thanksgiving dinner. This means that I control how much food is available. I cut the amount of food that I made in half and purchased takeout containers for my guests.

For me, this meant I had just enough for 1 day of leftovers after my guests took things home. This worked out because it meant that I didn’t end up eating leftovers for weeks!

Replaced some favorites with low-carb and keto versions

I cook a ton of keto-friendly foods. So, I know which things are perfect replacements for the real thing.

And, fortunately for me, many of the desserts that I make are one-to-one substitutes. Specifically, my keto cheesecakes taste exactly like my regular cheesecakes. So, I just swap some regular versions with the keto-friendly version.

Swap refined sugar where possible

There are some things like candied sweet potatoes that don’t have a low-carb or keto substitute. So, you can always opt like I do to use a sugar-replacement. That cuts down the overall carbs in the dish.

How to Use these Keto Thanksgiving Recipes to Make the Perfect Dinner Menu

As I mentioned, you can use this post to craft the perfect dinner menu. To do that, I recommend the following for mixing and matching recipes in this post:

1. Choose 1-2 proteins from these Main Dishes
2. Pair those with 1-2 Appetizers for your guests to enjoy while the meat roasts
3. Add 1-2 Vegetable Side Sides to go with your turkey
4. Choose 1-2 Rolls, Sauces or Stuffing
5. Choose 1-2 Desserts

Thanksgiving Main Dishes

While turkey may be the traditional meat on your Thanksgiving table, you might want to give my Pressure Cooker Pot Roast a try. The flavor is exceptional, and it can really give your guests a break if they have more than one gathering that weekend.

Feel free to serve chicken or even a simple turkey breast if your family is smaller.

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

At my house, we have a variety of proteins so a roast to go with the turkey is always a winner! More main proteins equals more leftovers.

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

This is perfect for times when you’re having a smaller gathering and don’t feel like making an entire turkey!

Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Don’t want turkey at all? This whole chicken is another great option!

Keto Crab Cakes – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

If you’re like me and have a few pescatarians (people who eat seafood and not meat) in the house, these crab cakes are a great option that don’t require space in the oven!

The Best Brined Whole Turkey – Easy & Delish

I swear by a fresh brined turkey! There is nothing juicer. This recipe takes you through the process.

Appetizers

I try not to go overboard on appetizers while the bird is cooking, so I don’t overeat across the entire day, but sometimes you just need something to munch on, especially if you serve your meal later in the day.

Shrimp and bacon make for hearty flavors in small packages. You could even serve just appetizers as a fun take on the main meal, maybe in between Black Friday deal shopping!

Keto Jalapeno Poppers – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

These are super easy to make and require just a handful of ingredients

Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Salad – Simply So Healthy

Adding a salad to the menu is always a great choice!

Savory Bacon Cranberry Cheese Tartlets – Beauty and the Foodie

I love the combo of sweet & savory!

Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer – The Foodie Affair

It doesn’t get any better than two of my favorite things: shrimp and bacon!

Keto Shrimp Guacamole and Bacon – Low-Carb with Jennifer

These are a quick and easy option while watching the Thanksgiving football games! Instead of making the bacon in the oven or a skillet, you can try out my air fryer bacon!

Low-Carb Mini Bacon Chive Cheeseballs – Simply So Healthy

Cheese is another one of my favorite things. These are easy to make and bite-sized!

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus – Wholesome Yum

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms – The Foodie Affair

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion – Wholesome Yum

Zero Carb Thanksgiving Platter – Step Away From the Carbs

Isn’t this adorable? What a cute way to be festive with just a little prep.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes & Vegetable

Some people say the table wouldn’t be complete without green bean casserole, so I made sure to find one that was Keto-friendly.

You can also simply roast vegetables like Brussels sprouts, which would fit just about every single dietary need. Going Keto for Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be complicated.

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Creamed Spinach – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Mashed Cauliflower – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Green Bean Casserole – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Sauteed Green Beans – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Pressure Cooker Cabbage – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Roasted Radishes – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Creamy Keto Mushroom Risotto – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Rolls, Sauces, Stuffing & Gravy

How amazing do these Parmesan Bread Bites look? Your guests won’t even know they are eating Keto, and everyone will get to break bread together. Cranberry sauce is another strong tradition, and you can easily make it sugar-free to fit keto or simply to make sure you save your sugar for dessert!

Keto Cornbread – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Cranberry Sauce – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Gravy – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Cornbread Stuffing – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Pull-Apart Clover Rolls – Beauty and the Foodie

Herb Sausage Stuffing – Keto Cooking Christian

Keto Cheddar Garlic Biscuits – Beauty and the Foodie

Easy Keto Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin – so I’m sharing my bars. Plus, to keep the pumpkin theme, I found a mousse and a pie!

You won’t miss the extra sugar, but you’ll still get the satisfaction of a sweet bite to end the day. I won’t tell if you come back for seconds! I might even want to serve the Blueberry Cobbler as breakfast the next morning.

Keto Pumpkin Bars – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Pumpkin Pie Mousse – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Low Carb Mixed Berry Cheesecake Bars – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bites – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Thanksgiving Brownie – My Dainty Soul Curry

Keto Praline Sheet Cake – All Day I Dream About Food

Keto Pumpkin Pie – The Foodie Affair

No-Bake Pecan Cheesecake – Divalicious Recipes

Low-Carb Keto-friendly Blueberry Cobbler – Simply So Healthy

Keto Apple Pie with Chayote Squash – My PCOS Kitchen

Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta – Real Balanced

Sugar-Free Pecan Pie – My Montana Kitchen