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25 Low-Carb Christmas Keto Recipes That Taste Like Indulgence

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Christmas Keto Recipes

Introduction

Looking for keto-friendly Christmas dishes that still feel rich and comforting? This festive collection brings you low-carb appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts that fit perfectly into your holiday menu—without sacrificing flavor or joy. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share, these recipes make every bite feel special.

1. Creamy Garlic Butter Roast Chicken

Creamy Garlic Butter Roast Chicken

A juicy, buttery roast chicken that fits perfectly into keto holiday dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (1.5–2 kg)
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Mix butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  4. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting halfway.
  5. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.

How to Serve It

Garnish with fresh rosemary and lemon wedges.

2. Keto Cauliflower Mash

Keto Cauliflower Mash

Silky, buttery, and a perfect low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Steam cauliflower until soft.
  2. Blend with cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Warm before serving.

How to Serve It

Top with extra butter and chives.

3. Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Tender, juicy beef with rich flavors perfect for a festive dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef tenderloin
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Season beef with herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear in olive oil, then roast for 25 minutes.
  4. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

How to Serve It

Serve with roasted low-carb vegetables.

4. Cheesy Garlic Keto Biscuits

Cheesy Garlic Keto Biscuits

Light, airy keto biscuits packed with cheesy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Mix all ingredients into a dough.
  3. Scoop portions onto a lined tray.
  4. Bake 15 minutes until golden.

How to Serve It

Brush with melted butter and parsley.

5. Keto Creamed Spinach

Keto Creamed Spinach

A rich and comforting side dish full of creamy goodness.

Ingredients

  • 300 g fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté spinach in butter until wilted.
  2. Add cream, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer until thick and creamy.

How to Serve It

Top with grated Parmesan.

6. Keto Cranberry Sauce (Sugar-Free)

Keto Cranberry Sauce (Sugar-Free)

A sweet-tart low-carb sauce ideal for Christmas meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup erythritol
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Simmer cranberries, water, and sweetener until berries burst.
  2. Add zest and cool until thickened.

How to Serve It

Serve chilled or warm.

7. Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

A cozy cheesy bake that everyone enjoys.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cheddar, shredded
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Whisk eggs, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine with broccoli and cheese.
  4. Bake 25 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add extra cheese on top before serving.

8. Keto Gravy

Keto Gravy

A silky gravy made without flour but full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat broth and butter.
  2. Sprinkle xanthan gum slowly while whisking.
  3. Simmer until thick.

How to Serve It

Use on roasts, chicken, or mashed cauliflower.

9. Parmesan Green Beans

Parmesan Green Beans

A crisp, flavorful side with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 400 g green beans
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté beans in butter.
  2. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until cheese melts.

How to Serve It

Add toasted almonds for crunch.

10. Keto Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Keto Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

A tender and flavorful main with rich, cheesy filling.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup feta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
  3. Stuff with spinach and feta.
  4. Season, sear, then bake 20 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add a squeeze of lemon on top.

11. Keto Zucchini Fritters

Keto Zucchini Fritters

Crispy on the outside and soft inside—perfect as a side or appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchinis, grated
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Squeeze moisture from zucchini.
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Pan-fry spoonfuls until golden.

How to Serve It

Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.

12. Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp

Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp

Quick, rich, and perfect for a holiday starter.

Ingredients

  • 500 g shrimp
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and garlic.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
  3. Finish with lemon juice.

How to Serve It

Garnish with parsley.

13. Keto Loaded “Potato” Casserole (Cauliflower)

Keto Loaded “Potato” Casserole (Cauliflower)

All the flavors of a loaded potato bake—without the carbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Steam cauliflower, mash lightly.
  2. Mix with sour cream, butter, garlic, and cheese.
  3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

How to Serve It

Top with chives.

14. Keto Chocolate Mousse

Keto Chocolate Mousse

Light, airy, and deeply chocolatey.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whip cream.
  2. Fold in cocoa, sweetener, and vanilla.
  3. Chill before serving.

How to Serve It

Add berries or mint.

15. Almond-Crusted Salmon

Almond-Crusted Salmon

A crunchy, flavorful keto-friendly salmon dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • ½ cup crushed almonds
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Mix almonds, butter, garlic, salt, pepper.
  3. Press onto salmon.
  4. Bake 12–14 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add fresh dill on top.

16. Keto Brussels Sprouts with Cream Sauce

Keto Brussels Sprouts with Cream Sauce

A rich twist on classic holiday sprouts.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Brussels sprouts
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté sprouts in butter.
  2. Add cream and Parmesan.
  3. Simmer until thick.

How to Serve It

Top with cracked pepper.

17. Keto Chicken Alfredo Bake

Keto Chicken Alfredo Bake

Comforting and filling with a low-carb twist.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add chopped parsley on top.

18. Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

A perfect keto-friendly appetizer for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 12 large mushrooms
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Mix filling ingredients.
  3. Stuff mushrooms.
  4. Bake 15 minutes.

How to Serve It

Sprinkle with parsley.

19. Keto Holiday Cheesecake Bites

Keto Holiday Cheesecake Bites

Creamy, rich, and festive without the sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup sweetener
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Spoon into mini molds and bake 12 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add fresh berries.

20. Keto Garlic Herb Turkey Breast

Keto Garlic Herb Turkey Breast

Moist, flavorful, and ideal for smaller gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey breast
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Rub turkey with butter, garlic, thyme, and seasonings.
  3. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add a squeeze of lemon.

21. Keto Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Keto Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Rich, smooth, and surprisingly low-carb.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mash avocado.
  2. Mix with cocoa, sweetener, and vanilla.
  3. Chill and roll into balls.

How to Serve It

Dust with cocoa.

22. Keto Green Bean Casserole

Keto Green Bean Casserole

A keto twist on the classic holiday dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook green beans.
  2. Sauté mushrooms in butter.
  3. Add cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

How to Serve It

Top with pan-fried shallots.

23. Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Skewers

Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Skewers

Fast, festive, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 500 g shrimp
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss shrimp with all ingredients.
  2. Skewer and grill 2–3 minutes per side.

How to Serve It

Add fresh lemon.

24. Keto Holiday Chocolate Bark

Keto Holiday Chocolate Bark

A crave-worthy low-carb treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate.
  2. Spread on parchment.
  3. Sprinkle with nuts and chill.
  4. Break into pieces.

How to Serve It

Store chilled.

25. Keto Cinnamon Roll Fat Bombs

Keto Cinnamon Roll Fat Bombs

Sweet, creamy, and perfect as a holiday dessert bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp sweetener
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Chill until firm.
  3. Roll into small bites.

How to Serve It

Dust with cinnamon.

Conclusion

These low-carb Christmas dishes bring warm flavors, creamy textures, and festive comfort to your table. Save your favorites, share them with friends, or try a new recipe each day of the season—each one brings delicious holiday joy while keeping things keto-friendly.

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