Keto Christmas Meatball Bake (Low-Carb)
Tender low-carb meatballs baked in a velvety holiday cream sauce—rich, cozy, and perfect for festive winter dinners without the carbs.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Creamy Holiday Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Chopped parsley
- Cracked black pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, almond flour, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Form into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet.
- Add broth, cream, cream cheese, Dijon, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and pour sauce over them.
- Bake 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add optional toppings and serve warm.