- Substitute traditional canned cream of mushroom soup with a low-carb version made from ingredients like cream, mushroom, and almond flour.
- Instead of fried onions, use crispy bacon bits or a crushed pork rind topping.
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the bacon fat, sauté the Brussels sprouts until tender.
- Toss with crumbled bacon, olive oil or butter, salt, and pepper.
- Make a creamy cauliflower and cheese casserole using cauliflower florets, cream, and a mixture of your favorite low-carb cheeses.
- Top with a crispy breadcrumb substitute made from almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
- Steam or boil a head of cauliflower until tender.
- Drain well and then use a potato masher to press down and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Place the cauliflower in a food processor.
- Add minced garlic, butter or ghee, salt, and pepper.
- Add a small amount (1/2 Tbs) of sour cream to make it extra creamy.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Make your keto-friendly eggnog using almond milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, and your choice of low-carb sweetener.
- Add nutmeg and cinnamon for that classic eggnog flavor.
- Create a batch of meatballs using a mixture of ground meat (such as beef, pork, or turkey), almond flour, egg, and seasonings.
- Serve with a sugar-free marinara sauce or a keto-friendly gravy.
- Make a classic deviled egg filling using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped pickles or pickle relish.
- Garnish with paprika or fresh herbs.
- Serve poached or chilled salmon or shrimp with a tangy, low-carb cocktail sauce from sugar-free ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice.
- Make a crustless pumpkin pie by mixing pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, and keto-friendly sweeteners.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before baking.
- Prepare a keto cheesecake using almond flour or nut-based crust and a filling made from cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, and a sugar substitute.
- Top with a sugar-free berry sauce.
Remember to check the labels of any store-bought sauces or condiments for hidden sugars or high-carb ingredients. You can enjoy a festive and satisfying low-carb holiday meal by getting creative with ingredients and finding keto-friendly alternatives.