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Welcome to the world of BEST Keto Thanksgiving Recipes! From hearty Thanksgiving dinner to desserts, we've got dozens of ideas for your festivity. And the best part is all of them are easy to make and 100% keto-friendly.
The holidays are filled with many beloved traditions — time with family, homemade meals, and nostalgic desserts. But sticking to keto-friendly foods during festivity can seem daunting when you're on a ketogenic diet. Not anymore, though! You can choose something simple and delicious with our easy Keto Thanksgiving Recipes.
Keto Thanksgiving Appetizers
When it comes to appetizers, there is awhole new world of possibilities beyond typical cracking trays and bread baskets. So, let's start with some tasty keto appetizers to snack before the big meal spreads on the table.
Deviled Eggs
These egg-cellent deviled eggs with flavorful yolky fillings are the easiest yet fanciest options for a savory appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
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Keto Cheeseboard
For a sophisticated yet easy appetizer, assemble a grand cheese board with crispy Moon Cheese, hearty charcuterie meats, and bright pickled veggies. At the center will be a warm, cheesy bacon and onion dip. View full recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Charcuterie Chalet
Make an edible chalet using crispbreads, cream cheese, and a variety of cured meats for an appetizing and fun centerpiece. View full recipe
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cooking Time: None
- Total Time: 60 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites
Level up your appetizer game with succulent chicken bites made with just three major ingredients.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 20 Servings
Keto Smokies
These easy and quick keto smokies pack the savory taste of sausages and the smoky flavors of homemade BBQ sauce. View full recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
This easy-to-make appetizer combines the fiery zing of jalapenos, the savory goodness of crispy bacon, and the creamy indulgence of cream cheese. View full recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Keto Sausage Balls
These low-carb versions of the classic Southern finger food bring together the delicacy of ground sausage, almond flour, and cheddar cheese. View full recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 14 Servings
Keto Thanksgiving Side Dishes
This roundup offers easy recipes for sensational low-carb sides like cauliflower mash and casseroles. Indulge in classic Thanksgiving favorites while still staying true to your keto diet.
Keto Dinner Rolls
This is one of our most popular recipes and for good reason. These low-carb soft dinner rolls are perfect for sopping up gravy, cranberry sauce, and making leftover turkey sandwiches the day after. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Keto Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
Cheesy, creamy, and bubbly, this side dish transforms spaghetti squash into a cheesy delight with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and a bunch of aromatics. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 8 Servings
Keto Creamed Spinach
Sauté fresh baby spinach in heavy cream and Parmesan for a rich, decadent twist on classic creamed spinach. It's a sure-shot crowdpleaser! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
This easy recipe is the best way to incorporate Brussels sprouts into a family dinner. Your guests will be left surprised knowing sprouts can taste this good. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Scalloped Turnips
A low-carb version of the classic holiday staple, these scalloped turnips bring potatoes' flavors and creamy texture to the dining table — without any carbs. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Keto Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
This casserole is a perfect low-carb side dish for any occasion! It brings together broccoli florets, bacon, and a lot of cheese.! [recipe]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Keto Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
This Hashbrown Casserole recipe (also known as Funeral Potatoes) is a delicious low-carb side dish that tastes VERY similar to the classic recipe, just without the cornflakes or carbs! [recipe]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Macaroni and Cheese
This keto macaroni and cheese is a great low carb option that’s still packed full of cheesy flavor from three different kinds of cheese! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 6 Servings
Keto “Cornbread” Stuffing
Stuffing is arguably the most iconic of all Thanksgiving sides, and this version only has 2.1 net carbs per serving [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Keto Pork Belly Collard Greens
A Southern holiday staple these collard greens make a perfect addition to any holiday table! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 18 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 2 Servings
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
The BEST mashed cauliflower you'll ever have, it's even better than potatoes, yes really! [recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon
Squash can totally fit a low-carb diet and this bacon roasted squash is SO good! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
Not only is our cream of mushroom soup perfect for casserole dishes, but it's great for plant-based keto dieters as well. You can easily make it dairy-free! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Cream of Chicken Soup
Prepare this gluten-free creamy chicken soup to add a touch of meaty decadence to all your low-carb casseroles. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 4 Servings
Keto Thanksgiving Desserts
Indulge your sweet tooth with delicious low-carb desserts that keep you in ketosis. This roundup includes keto recipes like pumpkin pies, chocolate mousse, and more to treat yourself without the sugar crash.
Keto Pumpkin Pie
What’s Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? This Keto version has a flaky buttery crust that holds its shape, slices easily, and tastes just like the pie you know and love. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 8 Servings
Keto Pecan Pie
Quite possibly my favorite recipe for a keto thanksgiving is this Keto Pecan Pie, bourbon, and chocolate optional. [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 25 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 8 Servings
Keto Low-Carb Apple Pie
This easy low-carb Keto Apple Pie will please anyone around your table. Don’t forget the ice cream! [recipe]
- Prep Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 12 Servings
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Better for potlucks than a full pie, these cheesecake bars are a fantastic rendition of pumpkin pie. [recipe]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours
- Freeze Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 16Servings
Keto Thanksgiving dinners
Enjoy mouthwatering low-carb main dishes with keto-approved recipes. This collection of savory dinners features clever twists on classics and exciting new ways to make turkey day meals special without breaking ketosis.
Keto Cranberry Sauce
Sweetened with swerve, you’ll never go back to a can-shaped gelatinous blob of sugar-filled cranberry sauce again! [Recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 8 Servings
Keto Gravy
What’s a holiday table without gravy? This gluten-free Keto-friendly gravy is the real deal, nice and silky it adds a burst of hearty flavor to any meat, vegetable, or mashed cauliflower. [recipe]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 8 Servings
Whole Roasted Chicken
With crispy golden skin and juicy meat, this simple yet impressive whole roast chicken recipe delivers everything you love about Thanksgiving. [recipe]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time:1 hour and 30 minutes
- Brine Time: 4 hours
- Rest Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes (mostly inactive)
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 6 Servings
Keto Butter Chicken
Experience rich, exotic Indian flavors with this easy keto take on butter chicken. Expect tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-butter sauce! View full recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Recipe Makes 6 Servings
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Venus says
I had never heard of cherpumple before, but I really want to make one. I don't want to eat it, maybe just watch someone else.
Thanks for all the other great keto Thanksgiving ideas and recipes!.
I hope your Thanksgiving is blessed!Reply
Alex Lester says
I know right, I just want to make it to see people's faces! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving as well!
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