Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls Recipe With Cream Cheese
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30 Delicious Keto-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Menu
Swap cauliflower for potatoes, spinach for romaine, and get ready to double down on that turkey.
Putting on an incredible Thanksgiving dinner can seem like a major challenge if you're new to the ketogenic diet — all those carb-loaded stuffings, sweet potatoes, and pies are just staring you in the face, daring you to cheat. But, alas, there are so many smart keto swaps you can make to this classic holiday spread, if you only know where to look. As any experienced keto dieter would tell you, Thanksgiving is all about that turkey, and you can gobble up as much turkey as you want (even going for the fattier dark meat). Finding the best side dishes and sweet treats to balance out your meal is a bit trickier, though.
The keto diet is all about maintaining your state of total ketosis, meaning your body is in a metabolic mode that burns through fat as its daily fuel rather than glucose found in carbs. You'll have to eliminate many Thanksgiving classics to successfully stay keto, as anything with excess sugar or carbohydrates will be off limits. You'll reach for low-carb vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage; plenty of cheesy and creamy treats; and sweet treats made with faux sugars like stevia. If you're new to keto, our master guide to the keto diet can even help you plan your entire Thanksgiving meal from scratch.
But home cooks can manipulate these ingredients to make tit-for-tat substitutes for many of their favorite Thanksgiving staples. Here, we're sharing the most ingenious recipes that reinvent Thanksgiving classics to be keto-approved — indulge a few of these decadent, fat-filled side dishes and desserts. They'll even have your non-keto friends and family swooning with delight! Take a peek at our favorite keto-approved Thanksgiving recipes.
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Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
If you're jealously eyeing the mashed potatoes, make this keto-friendly side instead. It's gloriously cheesy, mixed with cheddar, cream, and butter. Who needs all those carb-heavy potatoes, anyway?
Get the recipe for Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower »
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Bacon-Cheese Deviled Eggs
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14-Day Keto Meal Plan
Thanksgiving is justoneof the many holidays this season keto dieters need to prepare for, and the food and health experts at Good Housekeepinghave created the ultimate holiday savior: Our 14-day meal plan guide! As reviewed by experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, this guide is carefully designed to help you shop at the supermarket and make holiday swaps that much easier. Download the guide now!
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites
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Keto Veggie Stacks
It might be the single vegetable-only item you tuck into all night, but these fresh crudités are delicious alongside a pre-dinner aperitif. Keep these chilled before dinner begins, as they can stay firm for up to an hour while serving guests.
Get the recipe for Keto Veggie Rolls »
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4-Ingredient Keto Everything Biscuits
Any Thanksgiving feast isn't complete without a warm roll of some kind, and these super fast biscuits are a keto dieter's dream. Feel free to slather them in extra butter.
Get the recipe from the Hungry Blonde »
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Keto-Friendly Gravy
The key to whipping up a luxurious keto gravy for the entire table is using your turkey (and bacon grease!) drippings. Instead of traditional flour, though, you'll need to reach for a keto-friendly replacement like coconut flour or flaxseed meal — or, in this recipe, xanthan gum, which makes this sauce quite smooth indeed.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Looking for that pop of wow! to accompany your turkey and keto gravy alternative? Bingo: These roasted baby Portabello mushrooms and cremini bites are velvety smooth and ultra luxe for any gravy on the table.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Almond Butter Fudge
Kids and adults, keto and non-keto eaters alike will go crazy for this fudgy, creamy dessert (you can swap in peanut or cashew butter if you prefer). Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to throw together.
Get the recipe for Almond Butter Fudge »
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Queso Dip
Thanksgiving isn't just about the turkey — it's about spending down time with family and friends. This spicy, cheesy dip, served with low-carb veggies or keto crackers, is the perfect snack while you're all hanging in the den in front of the football game.
Get the recipe for Queso Dip »
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Kale Salad With Sesame Tahini Dressing
This tahini sauce is a magical dressing made from rich oil, making it a perfect addition to any keto spread. If you're dying for something green, kale is a good choice — but enjoy carrots sparingly, as they contain small amounts of natural carbohydrates.
Get the recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen »
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Nutty Green Beans and Asparagus With Bacon
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Lemony Brussels Sprout Salad
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Brussels Sprout Casserole
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Nutty Shortbread Cookies
You may be so filled up from your keto-riffic Thanksgiving dinner that you just want a sweet nibble for dessert. These crispy cookies—made with almond flour and ground hazelnuts—are just the bite you're craving.
Get the recipe for Nutty Shortbread Cookies »
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5-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Pudding
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Keto Cauliflower Stuffing
It can be as rustic as you'd like, or you can literally blitz cauliflower into crumbly bits for a finer stuffing, but this cruciferous vegetable is a solid replacement for breadcrumbs. Onions, celery, and carrots will also play a role, as will butter... a LOT of butter.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Vegan Keto-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies
We love how Gracie Gordon of the Hungry Blonde thought of a delicious vegan treat that's also made keto by ditching traditional sugar. Plus, you can make these super satisfying cookies up to a week in advance of the big day, making them super easy to pop into the oven after you've taken the turkey out to cool.
Get the recipe from the Hungry Blonde »
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Crab Salad-Stuffed Avocado
For an elegant app that's high on flavor and low in carbs, throw together this impressive-looking treat. If you can't find fresh crabmeat, go ahead and use frozen (but skip the imitation stuff).
Get the recipe for Crab Stuffed Avocado Salad »
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Portobello Mushroom Pizza
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Sautéed Asparagus with Walnuts
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Garlicky Green Beans
You don't have to do much to this classic Thanksgiving side to make it Keto-friendly. Roast the beans in olive oil and garlic, then sprinkle with parmesan — and watch the entire platter disappear in an instant.
Get the recipe for Garlicky Green Beans »
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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Bye noodles, hello cauliflower! It's hard to miss actual macaroni when these clusters of crunchy veg are buried beneath cascades of sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella.
Get the recipe from Delish »
Marisa Cohen Marisa Cohen Marisa Cohen is a contributing editor in the Hearst Lifestyle Group's Health Newsroom, who has covered health, nutrition, parenting, and the arts for dozens of magazines and web sites over the past two decades.
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Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls Recipe With Cream Cheese
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