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Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Last Updated November 18, 2020. Published October 24, 2019 By Davinah

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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 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. 

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What’s with this 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. 

I mentioned this before in my Keto Candy post, but I am not the Keto Police. You can opt, just like I do, to choose what you eat during the holidays.

But, I decided to share this post to help those who want to stick to keto over the holidays, and those who just want to make adjustments to their menu to cut carbs and sugar. 

Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Keto-friendly cauliflower mac and cheese is rich and creamy comfort food at its best without the added carbs.
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Keto Mac n' Cheese on a plate

How to Not Gain 10lbs because “it’s Thanksgiving!”

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 recipe for cornbread stuffing is one dish I need in my life “as is”. I only have it on Thanksgiving and I don’t bother finding a replacement. Do you have a few dishes that you just want to enjoy as is?

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.

Replaced some favorites with 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 that are filled with sugar taste exactly like the keto cheesecakes that I make with sugar replacements. So, I just swap some regular versions with the keto-friendly version.

Healthy Keto Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

Get your low carb pumpkin fix with these delicious keto pumpkin bars. Creamy layers of cheesecake and perfectly spiced pumpkin pie sit on top of a buttery crust!
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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

Need recipes for Christmas?

Even though they are a month apart, it seems like Christmas is so close to Thanksgiving. I’m not sure about you, but I tend to make fewer and more casual recipes for that dinner.

If you’re preparing for Christmas, then you can check out my Ultimate Keto Christmas Dinner Menu as well as these keto Christmas cookies to bake. 

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.

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Pot Roast on a plate

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Easy Cast Iron Whole Roasted Chicken

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Sliced turkey breast on a plate

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!

Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Salad – Simply So Healthy

ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD inside of a wooden bowl

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SAVORY BACON CRANBERRY CHEESE TARTLETS on a wooden board

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Easy bacon-wrapped shrimp in a bowl and on a rustic plate

Keto Shrimp Guacamole and Bacon – Low-Carb with Jennifer

Shrimp Guacamole and Bacon Appetizers on a white plate

Keto Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash – Cleanish Living Katie

Loaded Cauliflower Mash on a white plate

Low-Carb Mini Bacon Chive Cheeseballs – Simply So Healthy

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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus – Wholesome Yum

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms – The Foodie Affair

Five crab-stuffed mushrooms with forks standing upright, in them

Vegan Almond Feta Cheese – Whole New Mom

Almond Feta Cheese in a white bowl

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

EASY CHEESE BALL WITH CREAM CHEESE, BACON, and GREEN ONIONS

Zero Carb Thanksgiving Platter – Step Away From the Carbs

Zero Carb Thanksgiving Platter on a white plate

Thanksgiving Side Dishes & Vegetables

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.

Creamed Spinach – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Creamed Spinach in a pan

Garlic Butter Mushrooms – Chef Not Required

GARLIC BUTTER MUSHROOMS in a white bowl

Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole – Simply Stacie

Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole in a white casserole pan

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Mac n' Cheese on a plate

Low-Carb Pecan Stuffing – Simply So Healthy

PECAN STUFFING IN A BROWN BOWL

Sauteed Green Beans – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Sauteed Green Beans on a plate with shallots and garlic

 

Keto Cauliflower Stuffing – KimspiredDIY

KETO STUFFING in a white bowl

Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash – Recipes from a Pantry

Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash in a bowl

Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts – To Simply Inspire

BALSAMIC BRUSSEL SPROUTS on a white plate

Riced Cabbage – Low Carb Africa

RICED CABBAGE in a white bowl

Keto Green Bean Casserole – Yellow Glass Dish

INSTANT POT KETO GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE in a white pan

Keto Mashed Cauliflower – Wholesome Yum

KETO MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE in two white bowls

 

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 Cranberry Sauce – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Gravy – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto gravy in a glass gravy boat

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

Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites

Keto Pull-Apart Clover Rolls – Beauty and the Foodie

Pull-apart clover rolls inside of a basket with butter on top

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip and Marinade – Savory Spin

Easy roasted red pepper dip and marinade in a bowl, next to dipped chicken strips

Herb Sausage Stuffing – Keto Cooking Christian

HERB SAUSAGE STUFFING in a white bowl

 

Keto Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – KimspiredDIY

KETO HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS in a baking pan

 

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 Cheesecake Bars stacked on a plate

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

Keto Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake on a white place with lemon slices

Thanksgiving Brownie – My Dainty Soul Curry

LOW-CARB VEGAN THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN BROWNIE on a napkin

Keto Pumpkin Pie – The Foodie Affair

EASY KETO PUMPKIN PIE on a plate

Pumpkin Spice Mousse – Pink Fortitude

Pumpkin Spice Mousse in a clear glass with whipped cream on top

No-Bake Pecan Cheesecake – Divalicious Recipes

No Bake Keto Pecan Cheesecake

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

BLUEBERRY COBBLER on a plate

Keto Apple Pie with Chayote Squash – My PCOS Kitchen

Keto apple pie with chayote squash on a white plate with a fork

Low-Carb Pumpkin Mousse Pie – Simply So Healthy

PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE on a white plate

Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta – Real Balanced

Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta in a white ramekin, with a spoon

Sugar-Free Pecan Pie – My Montana Kitchen

A slice of sugar-free pecan pie on a white plate

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