14 Keto Christmas Dinner Recipes

Planning a Christmas dinner while staying keto doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or holiday tradition.

These 14 keto Christmas dinner recipes are rich, festive, and low in carbs—perfect for impressing guests while keeping your macros in check.

Each recipe includes a detailed description, ingredients list, and easy-to-follow instructions so you can prepare them stress-free.

1. Keto Herb Butter Roast Turkey

A juicy, golden holiday turkey infused with garlic herb butter.

This keto-friendly main dish keeps the meat moist and flavorful without sugary glazes.

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (10–12 lbs)

• 1 cup softened butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Mix butter, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

3. Pat turkey dry and gently lift the skin to spread the herb butter underneath.

4. Rub remaining butter over the skin.

5. Roast 3–4 hours, basting occasionally, until cooked through.

6. Rest 20 minutes before carving.

2. Garlic Parmesan Roast Beef

Tender roast beef coated in a savory garlic Parmesan crust—perfect for a rich, festive keto main dish.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb beef roast

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup grated Parmesan

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix Parmesan, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Rub beef with olive oil, then coat with Parmesan mixture.

4. Roast 1–1.5 hours or until desired doneness.

5. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

3. Keto Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

A sweet and tangy ham without the sugar! This keto glaze uses sugar-free sweetener to keep carbs low.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-cooked ham

• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Mix glaze ingredients and brush over ham.

3. Bake 1–1.5 hours, glazing every 20 minutes.

4. Let rest before slicing.

4. Keto Creamed Spinach

This classic Christmas side is rich, creamy, and surprisingly low-carb.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh spinach

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté garlic in butter.

2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes.

4. Add Parmesan and stir until thickened.

5. Season and serve warm.

5. Keto Cauliflower Mash

A smooth and buttery alternative to mashed potatoes, perfect for soaking up Christmas gravy.

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower head

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1/4 cup cream cheese

• Salt & pepper

• Chives (optional)

Instructions

1. Steam cauliflower until very soft.

2. Blend with butter, cream cheese, salt and pepper until creamy.

3. Top with chopped chives before serving.

6. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

These crispy, savory bites make the perfect keto Christmas appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

• 20 Brussels sprouts

• 10 slices bacon, cut in half

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Wrap each sprout in a half slice of bacon.

3. Season and bake 25–30 minutes until crisp.

Read More: 15 Traditional Christmas Dinner Menu

7. Keto Green Bean Almondine

Classic French-style green beans tossed in butter, lemon, and toasted almonds—elegant and keto-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Blanch beans in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain.

2. Toast almonds in butter.

3. Add beans, lemon, salt and pepper.

4. Cook 3 more minutes and serve.

8. Keto Gravy

A thick, savory gravy made without flour—perfect over turkey or roast beef.

Ingredients

• 2 cups turkey or beef drippings

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp xanthan gum

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Heat drippings and butter.

2. Whisk in xanthan gum slowly.

3. Add cream and simmer until thickened.

4. Season to taste.

9. Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

Savory mushrooms filled with a cheesy garlic filling—great for holiday starters.

Ingredients

• 12 large mushrooms

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

• 1/4 cup Parmesan

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp parsley

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Remove mushroom stems.

3. Mix filling ingredients and stuff mushrooms.

4. Bake 20 minutes.

10. Low-Carb Cranberry Sauce

A festive cranberry sauce without the sugar crash thanks to keto-friendly sweetener.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar-free sweetener

• 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.

2. Simmer 10–12 minutes until berries burst.

3. Cool before serving.

11. Keto Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

A creamy, cheesy casserole that fits right into a holiday spread.

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup shredded cheddar

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1/4 cup Parmesan

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Steam broccoli until tender.

3. Mix cream, butter, cheddar, and salt & pepper.

4. Combine with broccoli and pour into casserole dish.

5. Top with Parmesan and bake 15 minutes.

12. Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp

Deliciously rich shrimp sautéed in garlic butter—great as a side or appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet.

2. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

3. Add shrimp, paprika, lemon, salt and pepper.

4. Cook 3–4 minutes until pink.

13. Keto Sausage & Herb Stuffing (Cauliflower Base)

All the flavors of traditional stuffing using cauliflower instead of bread.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped

• 1 lb sausage

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp sage

• 1 tbsp thyme

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté sausage until browned; remove.

2. Cook onion and celery in butter.

3. Add cauliflower, herbs, salt and pepper.

4. Return sausage and cook 10 minutes.

5. Bake 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

14. Keto Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

A festive low-carb dessert that’s creamy, chocolaty, and Christmas-ready.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

• 1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener

• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Whip cream until soft peaks form.

2. Add cocoa, sweetener, and peppermint extract.

3. Beat until fluffy.

4. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.