15 Low-Carb Keto Thanksgiving Recipes That Actually Taste Great

Thanksgiving preparation is hard enough. Add in dietary restrictions; the level of complications keeps rising. 

Holiday dinners can be stressful on their own without having to cook duplicate dishes, one regular and one low carb. 
Throw that thought in the trash now. Instead, make delicious recipes that you and your non-keto guests will love. 

We’ve compiled some great ideas ranging from intriguing appetizers to tasty sides. And we even added an outstanding turkey main course. Dive in. Check out how you can throw an unforgettable, keto-friendly, tasty Thanksgiving dinner.

1. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Mayo Dip

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Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Then you’ll want to make sure you have delicious appetizers lined up for your dinner guests. Appetizers are great for fueling your guests while the turkey is being finished up in the oven. 

If you need delicious keto-approved appetizers, you need to try this recipe. It's a plate of bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts. Tender Brussels sprouts wrapped with crispy bacon is divine on its own. But this keto recipe pairs that with a balsamic mayo dip.

Even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you bound to love these. It's my all-time favorite keto Thanksgiving side dish recipe you can serve to anyone. And that's keto dieters and non-dieters all together. 

2. Instant Pot Low-Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Soups are awesome because it’s an easy meal to throw together that is often budget-friendly. And it can feed a large group of people. If you are hosting a large Thanksgiving feast, try making this keto soup. This low-carb unstuffed cabbage roll soup for Thanksgiving is holiday-inspired without being conventional. 

You can serve it as an appetizer or have it be part of the main course, whichever way you present it, it’ll be delicious.

First of all, this soup is created in the Instant Pot. It simply means it is incredibly easy and quick to throw together, without taking up any space in the oven. Secondly, the flavors are warm and exciting, and no one will even know it follows the keto diet!

3. Low-Carb Keto Tuna Pickles Boats

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Tuna pickle boats are one of the most popular keto recipes and for a good reason!

These delicious boats are so easy to make, and they are keto-approved. The appetizer menu is all about providing variety for all your guests. After all, we’re trying to satisfy multiple palates here!

This appetizer begins by halving dill pickles followed by scooping out the seeds.

It's to create the perfect space to fill with tuna. Further, for the tuna mixture, you’ll want to mix tuna with light mayo, dill, and salt and pepper. This appetizer is light and delicious. It'd accompany your holiday keto cocktails well. Even if you are opt-out alcohol, it would still be a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.

4. Keto Cornbread Stuffing

If you love keeping meals traditional, then this recipe is a must. If you are traditional, you simply cannot forget stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe is not only low carb but insanely easy to make too.

You won’t miss your beloved quick and easy box variety either, and non-keto dieters will love it. In this stuffing, you can expect to find keto bread, celery, and leeks. Add in loads of seasonings, this keto stuffing really comes to life. 

5. Creamy Cauliflower Mash & Keto Gravy

For me, there couldn’t be Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes. While it’s quite clear that potatoes are a big no-no on the keto diet, you can work around it to make it happen. 

And this creamy cauliflower mash dish is certainly the one to take the place and totally allowed on keto.

When cooked, cauliflower can mash up to a fairly similar texture as mashed potatoes. By adding butter, garlic, and rosemary, you won’t even notice this dish is starch-free.

Let alone starring cauliflower as the main ingredient.

6. Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

If you want to take your mashed cauliflower one step further, then look no further. This loaded mashed cauliflower is the one to add to your side dish menu. 

You’ll take the same approach as the previous recipe when cooking the cauliflower. But once finished, the seasonings will be slightly different.

Throw everything in a food processor and let it do the mashing for you. Butter and sour cream will be added to help achieve the perfect creamy texture. Lastly, the best part about this side dish is the loaded toppings. Some of these include bacon pieces, green onions, and loads of shredded cheese.