I love exploring recipes that are low in carbohdyrates, high in fat, and full of flavor. In this particular post, I’m going to share with you some of my absolute favorite recipes, like Keto Fat Bombs, Egg Salad with Avocado, and Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Butter.
And I assure you, there are only a few of the dishes that make each ketogenic day so toothsomely satisfying, my morning ’til night meal structure rich with just the sort of buttery, unctuous pleasures that keep me coming back for more.
The 14 Best high fat low carb recipes
1. Keto Fat Bombs
Keto Fat Bombs are high-fat, low-carb snacks perfect for a ketogenic diet. Simple ingredients compose them: coconut oil, natural peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, erythritol in powdered form, and vanilla extract.
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, using low heat, melt the coconut oil and peanut butter together. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, erythritol, vanilla extract, and salt until totally mixed together and nothing shows any signs of separation.
3. Evenly pour the mixture into a silicone mold or mini muffin tin lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes, or until set.
4. Take the fat bombs out of the mold and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Relish them as an on-the-go snack that’s perfectly timed for the ketogenic diet!
2. Avocado Egg Salad
Creamy, nourishing Avocado Egg Salad, a combination of ripe avocados and chopped hard-boiled eggs, is what you might call a simple dish. Ripe avocados are mixed with the eggs, not entirely unlike how you would mix them with an egg replacement—like mashed banana or silken tofu—for an egg salad.
Of course, we still have the egg part going on here, so it must be noted that Richter’s Mayo is not plant-based and does contain eggs.
Ingredients
Avocados, ripe, diced
Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Mayonnaise
Lemon juice
Salt
Black pepper
Fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl of medium size, mix together the diced avocados and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
2. Combine the mixture with mayonnaise and lemon juice. Apron instructions convey crisp and direct steps for working with food. They guide the cook through the process and remind them of what not to do.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Optional: Stir in chopped fresh chives.
4. Serve right away or cool in the fridge.
3. Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Butter, garlic, and heavy cream make creamy garlic butter shrimp. They are cooked in that and then served with toasted French bread that is used for sopping.
(You know what you did, you bread sopper.) Indeed, this “recipe” is but a suggestion. They are shrimp you need to try.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a big skillet on medium heat, melt the butter. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until smelling wonderful.
2. Place the shrimp in the skillet and add salt and pepper to season them. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are no longer translucent. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the heavy cream to the same skillet and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan and the lemon juice, letting the sauce thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Put the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and mix them with the sauce. Heat for another 1-2 minutes, making sure that the shrimp are thoroughly combined and coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.
4. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
are a tasty starter that centers around ripe jalapeño peppers. Each pepper is hollowed out and filled with a thick, creamy mixture of cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and garlic powder; then each filled pepper is wrapped in bacon and baked until the pepper is tender, the filling is hot, and the bacon is crisp.
Ingredients
12 fresh jalapeño peppers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 slices of bacon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. Halve the jalapeños lengthwise, and take out the seeds and membranes.
3. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed. Fill every half jalapeño with the creamy cheese mixture.
4. Each stuffed jalapeño is wrapped with a slice of bacon and secured with a toothpick if necessary. They are placed on a prepared baking sheet and baked in a preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
5. Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks turn cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs into a deliciously satisfying appetizer or snack. The low-carb dish has a hint of Italian seasoning and garlic powder, which makes this a surprisingly delightful twist on traditional breadsticks.
Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
2. Shred the cauliflower and put it in a clean kitchen towel; wring it out to expel any and all moisture.
3. In a bowl, mix the following ingredients until well combined: cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat the prepared baking sheet with the mixture, shaping it into a rectangle, and bake for 25 minutes or until golden and firm. Once it has finished baking, cut it into sticks, serve, and enjoy!
6. Buffalo Chicken Dip
An appetizer that never fails to win over a gathering is Buffalo Chicken Dip. The delectably creamy dish features the shredded chicken mixed with softened cream cheese, and, arguably, lots of cheddar cheese.
When I make it, I use (as my local wing joint does) blue cheese instead of cheddar and pair the dip with celery sticks, as any wing lover would.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. In a big bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and cheddar cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbling around the edges.
4. Before serving, you can optionally add some crumbled blue cheese and/or chopped green onions on top. Serve it warm with these as dippers: celery sticks and/or low-carb crackers.
7. Keto Alfredo Sauce
Keto Alfredo Sauce is a low-carb, rich and creamy sauce that is perfect for satisfying sauce cravings while following a ketogenic diet. It is made with heavy cream, unsalted butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Optional flavor enhancers like garlic, nutmeg, or fresh parsley can take the sauce from “delicious” to “restaurant-quality.”
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized saucepan set over low heat, place the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the heavy cream, while stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. In a gradual manner, whisk the finely grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until the texture is smooth and creamy.Season with salt, pepper, and—you may also like to add—nutmeg.
4. Immediately serve over your favorite keto-friendly pasta or vegetables, and be as generous as you want with fresh parsley as you garnish.
8. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Savory mixture of fresh spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic fills boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this delightful entrée. The Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a hearty, rich dish that will satisfy your cravings for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Your oven should be heated to 375°F (190°C). Each chicken breast should be sliced carefully. The slice should be horizontal and should not go all the way through the breast. You are creating a pocket for the stuffing.
2. In a bowl, mix the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic. Make sure to blend it well and season it with salt and pepper to your taste.
3. Each chicken breast should be filled with an equal amount of the spinach and cheese mixture. Then secure the edges of the breast with toothpicks.
4. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts that have been stuffed and bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the juices run clear. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
9. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
A hearty, low-carb reinterpretation of the standard dish, Cauliflower Mac and Cheese features tender bits of cauliflower crammed into a sumptuous sauce made from copious amounts of cheese and some other relevant ingredients. In this case, the “creamy” turns out to be the same as “cheesy,” and the sauce does not show any inclination toward gloopy or paste-like consistency.
Thus, the sauce is made with: shredded cheddar cheese heavy cream cream cheese garlic powder
Ingredients
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Your oven should be set to 375°F (190°C) to preheat.
2. The cauliflower florets should be steamed until they reach a tender consistency, which should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Afterward, they must be drained properly.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and cream cheese. Heat over medium until warm, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In a saucepan, add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. The sauce should be creamy. Then combine the sauce with the cauliflower that you’ve already steamed. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
10. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto is a light, nutritious dish that showcases spiralized zucchini drenched in pesto sauce. It is a meal featuring the following components: cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a topping of Parmesan cheese.
Although one of the ways to enjoy this light dish is to eat it as is, another way to indulge in this dish is to savor its flavor when served hot.
Ingredients
Zucchini (3 medium-sized)
Pesto sauce (1/2 cup, store-bought or homemade)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. A spiralizer can be used to make noodles from zucchini. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also use a julienne peeler to make “zoodles.”
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the zucchini noodles and sauté them for about 2-3 minutes. They should be just tender when you remove them from the heat.
3. To the skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, which you have sliced in half, and cook them for an additional minute.
4. Take off the heat. Add the spaghetti to the pesto and toss to coat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve with a generous topping of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
is a delightful appetizer with tender asparagus spears enveloped in savory prosciutto. Coated with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, it’s optionally garnished with grated Parmesan for an added touch.
Ingredients
Asparagus spears (1 pound, trimmed)
Prosciutto slices (about 10-12 slices)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm up.
2. In a bowl, evenly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss them well to ensure they are fully coated.
3. Each asparagus spear should be wrapped with a snug slice of prosciutto.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the wrapped asparagus on top. Slide it into the preheated oven. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes, and keep an eye on the baking sheet. When the prosciutto looks crispy and the asparagus tender, it’s time to take the sheet out and serve the dish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired.
12. Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Sausage and cabbage in a skillet brings together delicious smoked sausage, tender cabbage, and onion. Garlic and smoked paprika make this dish even more savory and satisfying.
Because it’s a one-pan meal, you can have it on the table in no time. You’ll definitely want to include this hearty skillet dinner in your weeknight rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add to the skillet the sausage, which you have sliced, and cook it until it is browned on both sides–about 5 minutes. When it is done, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same frying pan, add the sliced onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute, until the garlic is aromatic.
3. To the skillet, add the chopped cabbage. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, with occasional stirring, until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Put the sausage back in the pan and combine it with the cabbage and onion mixture, then heat that mixture until it’s hot all the way through. Adjust the seasonings as you see fit and serve.
13. Cheese Crisps
Cheese Crisps are an enticing, crispy treat created from a straightforward mixture of shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. They’re a perfect, quick, low-carb snack with just a bit of wonderful crunch and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and ready a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, blend together the ingredients: cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
3. Using a tablespoon, place mounds of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart. Why? Because they will spread.
4. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese crisps are golden brown and crispy. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, and then finish cooling them on a wire rack.
14. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole is a low-carb comfort food consisting of ground beef, plenty of cheddar cheese, eggs, and heavy cream. It’s an easy dish to make and bake in the oven.
If you’re longing for a rich, hearty, low-carb meal that won’t keep you from reaching your fitness goals, this casserole is it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a big frying pan on medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the tomato paste and mustard and combine well. Place the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
3. In a bowl, combine the eggs and heavy cream. Pour the egg mixture over the beef in the casserole dish. Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the casserole is set. Remove from the oven and let cool a bit before serving.
