Planning a keto potluck can be a breeze with the right recipes. This collection offers a variety of options that are sure to satisfy both keto enthusiasts and those new to the lifestyle. From appetizers to desserts, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Savory Appetizers
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These are always a hit at any gathering. The combination of crispy bacon, spicy peppers, and creamy cheese is irresistible. Anything wrapped in bacon is sure to please, but the juxtaposition of crispy bacon with spicy peppers and the cream cheese makes this appetizer a no-brainer.
Deviled Eggs
It’s just not a potluck without some deviled eggs. This recipe kicks the spice up a notch and offers an excellent source of protein to keep you satisfied while you graze the spread at your potluck. The bite-sized party classic gets a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful deviled eggs recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious. Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.
Caprese Skewers
Light, satisfying and healthful in one impossibly easy-to-make dish? Yes, please! Enjoy these Caprese skewers as an app, side dish-truly perfect paired with grilled meat or poultry-or a convenient snack. These kabobs go great with keto soup recipes with fewer than 11 grams of carbs per serving. This is the easiest appetizer that always wins, particularly when you make your own balsamic glaze.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
This cauliflower is the perfect answer when everyone else is having Buffalo wings, but your more of a vegetable fan. All the Buffalo flavor you love coat these florets, which are then air-fried to perfection.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.
Reuben Pickle Bites
Here at Delish, we’re all about a good reuben sandwich. Creamy dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese… what’s not to love? Pair all those delicious ingredients between pickle chips for the the perfect bite-size appetizer (and they come together SO fast). To make it fully keto-friendly, just swap out the sweet pickle relish for regular relish!
Salami Chips
This salty, low-carb snack doubles as a great GF party app. These are so easy to make in the oven or in the air fryer for a super-quick chip. The dipping sauce makes the whole thing even better!
Keto Taco Cups
Taco shells made out of cheese = the ultimate keto hack. We're basically talking about frico, an Italian cooking method in which cheese is cooked in a pan until slightly crispy but malleable. Here, we're baking little mounds of cheddar and shaping them into handheld cups before they cool completely.
Bacon Zucchini Fries
Anything wrapped in bacon is instantly 1,000 times better, including summer squash! These 'fries' are simply roasted zucchini wedges wrapped in bacon-squash has never looked better. Make a simple homemade ranch for an easy dipping sauce too.
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California Sushi Bites
This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by a popular (but not traditional Japanese) type of sushi popular in the states called maki. Got furikake? It'd be delicious sprinkled on top as the final garnish.
Antipasto Cups
Turn salami slices into appetizer shells to fill with the veggies and cheese of your choice.
Stuffed Mini Peppers
Looking for a tasty snack or quick appetizer?
Marinated Shrimp and Olives
This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests.
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp
Cooked shrimp become something more extraordinary when stuffed with blue cheese.
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Sausage Mushroom Appetizers
These stuffed mushrooms are can't-stop-eating-them good. For variations, I sometimes substitute venison or crabmeat for the pork sausage in the stuffing.
Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms
Even if you don't like mushrooms, you will have to try them again with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine. For a main dish, double the filling and use large portobellos.
Grilled Jalapenos
When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite. They were concocted by my son.
BLT Egglets
Looking for an easy, quick low-carb snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it.
Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
A savory and satisfying appetizer that combines the classic Caprese flavors with the heartiness of a Portobello mushroom.
Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
A delicious and easy way to enjoy zucchini, topped with your favorite loaded baked potato toppings.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Meat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate party food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites are great for a pre-dinner treat or as the main event!
Keto Tortilla Chips
A crispy and flavorful alternative to traditional tortilla chips, perfect for dipping or snacking.
Bacon Avocado Fries
A unique and delicious twist on fries, combining the creamy texture of avocado with the salty crunch of bacon.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are always a fan favorite when it comes to finger foods. This recipe offers the crispy, cheesy texture you know and love, with only five net carbs per three sticks. That’s right, just over 1.5 net carbs per mozz stick.
Parmesan Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are the ultimate party food, but the carb count can vary widely depending on who’s making them and what ingredients they use. These parmesan chicken wings have zero net carbs, making them the perfect keto appetizer.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
Planning your next Potluck or Tailgate? Then you can’t leave without my easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe, it’s a great low carb appetizer that’s made for sharing and perfect for a crowd. Is buffalo chicken dip keto? My recipe is, yes. All the ingredients have low or no carbs making it a perfect lchf dip and very Keto friendly with only 1g net carbs per serving (the serving size is 1/4 cup)
Hearty Main Dishes
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is the quintessential comfort food. This recipe is fantastic for a winter or fall potluck where your guests or friends are hoping for something warm and grounding. The serving size is one cup, but for a potluck, you can make the serving sizes smaller since their will likely be plenty of dishes to choose from.
Mini Meatloaves
These mini meatloaves make an excellent potluck dish as they’re already perfectly portioned out.
Stuffed Peppers
If you or your friends like spicy foods, these stuffed peppers are the way to go. Packed with flavor, this delicious blend of veggies and cheese is sure to please a crowd. Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Peppers Whenever I put out a plate of these cute little appetizers, people come flocking. Good thing there are lots of peppers in each bag.
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Nothing says potluck like a good ‘ol casserole. This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is always a favorite and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe that’s packed with flavor, these sheet pan sausage and peppers are made to deliver.
Cheeseburger Casserole
If you’re in a burger mood, but don’t feel like firing up the grill for your potluck, take the easy route - make a cheeseburger casserole.
Instant Pot Wings
Who knew you could use an Instant Pot to make chicken wings? Well… we did! And they are absolutely fantastic. Cooking wings in an Instant Pot allows for them to get nice and tender before being crisped to perfection under the broiler.
Like ‘Em Hot Wings
These spicy Buffalo-style chicken wings are wonderfully seasoned. They are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack that disappears quickly.
Flavorful Salads and Sides
Keto Broccoli Salad
Keto Broccoli Salad - who says you can’t have your favorite potluck side dish on the Keto diet? This low-carb Broccoli Salad has broccoli florets, bacon, cheese, onion, and sunflower/pumpkin seeds in a mayonnaise tangy dressing. Combine broccoli, red onion, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, and cheese in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweetener and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad.Let salad chill for about 3 hours. It may not seem like enough dressing but after it chills the dressing marinates and is plenty. This also allows the flavors to meld. A sassy keto take on a classic salad to accompany grilled brats, hot dogs, and chops. Deliciously easy and savory salad with broccoli and plenty of bacon!
Asian Inspired Fried Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a keto staple, but sometimes you need to jazz it up a bit. Even if your fellow potluck attendees aren’t keto, they’re going to love this Asian inspired fried cauliflower rice dish.
Coleslaw
There’s coleslaw…and then there’s crack slaw. This keto crack slaw recipe turns traditional coleslaw on its head by adding extra spices and a secret ingredient - pork.
Best Guacamole
It's just not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. For this recipe, we prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show-avocados-shine.
Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes
Eat these roasted veggies with a crunchy baguette or a couple of cheeses. You can also double, or triple, the amounts and have leftovers to toss with spaghetti the next day.
Asparagus with Horseradish Dip
This is a great hot weather party dip. Serve asparagus on a decorative platter with lemon wedges on the side for garnish. A great flavor variation is to use chopped garlic in place of the horseradish.
Dill Vegetable Dip
A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday open house. To make it mobile, spoon a serving of the dip in the bottom of a small cup, then garnish with fresh veggies.
Artichoke Dip
Celery, bell peppers and broccoli make great dippers for this artichoke dip recipe. Chips and breadsticks work well, too, for guests who don’t follow keto. It’s become the traditional introduction to our family’s Christmas Eve dinner.
Delicious Dips and Spreads
Hot Cheese Dip
When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I had to have the recipe for this irresistibly creamy recipe to make for my family!
Chunky Blue Cheese Dip
Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items, so its a snap to put together. I often prepare the thick spread with Gorgonzola cheese and serve it with toasted pecans.
Fireside Cheese Spread
When our family and friends get together for holidays or other occasions, I serve this appetizer. It's always a success. If you prefer, try a Swiss cheese spread instead of the cheddar. And, if you enjoy garlic, substitute a small clove of minced garlic for the garlic powder.
Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs.
Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d’oeuvre that’s excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor.
Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip
One batch of this slow-cooker appetizer isn’t enough for my family so I often double the recipe. Bits of sweet onion give the creamy dip a bit of crunch.
Vidalia Onion Swiss Dip
I’ve got one of those sweet, creamy dips you can't resist. Bake it in the oven, or use the slow cooker to make it ooey-gooey marvelous.
Smoked Trout Pate
This tasty spread is easy to make in a food processor, and it’s a guaranteed winner at any party. The recipe is versatile, so feel free to use any other favorite smoked fish.