Appetizers:
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
I think one of the easiest and bang for your buck appetizers you can have is a cheese and charcuterie board. These can be as simple or extravagant as you want and they’re sure to please guests both keto and regular carb alike.
Get a few different cheeses, maybe even marinated mozzarella and then add some different meats like salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, etc. Add in some olives, nuts and maybe a spread or two or some fruit. Serve with bread or crackers for regular guests and for keto guests, pork rinds or homemade cheese crackers.
Here’s a great resource for a cheese & charcuterie board: Cheese Board Making 101 from Barefoot in the Kitchen.
I’ll also sometimes do some heartier appetizers, depending on the amount of people that will be coming.
Some good options include:
Buffalo Chicken Dip – serve with celery, bell peppers or pork rinds for keto, bread or chips for regular
Sausage Balls – these go over really well and are easy handheld food
Mushroom Empanadas – these would be great as an appetizer or as a side dish even, creamy mushrooms wrapped up in a nice dough
The Turkey
There are so many different ways to make a turkey. You have a traditional turkey, spatchcocked turkeys and even turkeys made on a smoker.
The choice is up to you!
Don’t forget about the gravy (keto friendly!).
If you want and depending on how many people you’re serving, you might consider having a ham as well.
Sides
If you don’t already have a favorite low carb bread, make a batch of my 90 second bread to use.
Creamy Cauliflower Mash – you can use this as a base and omit the brown butter/sage and replace with roasted garlic if desired or leave it out and just have regular cauliflower mash.
Dessert
My Thanksgiving Menu (to serve 8-12 people)
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Extra sharp cheddar, pepper jack, goat cheese and brie. Marinated olives, 3 pack of charcuterie meats (I get this at Trader Joe’s), salami sticks. Multi-grain crackers, pork rinds, cheese crackers. Mixed nuts, bell peppers and some cucumbers.
Spatchcocked Citrus Herb Turkey with Gravy
Cauliflower Mash
Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Creamed Kale with Bacon
Mushroom Empanadas
Low Carb Biscuits
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
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