Eating keto doesn’t mean missing out on hearty, soul-warming dishes. With a few smart swaps, you can enjoy all the flavours of your favourite comfort foods, without the carb crash. These recipes use simple ingredients, UK-friendly measurements, and plenty of flavour.
Here are six keto-friendly comfort food recipes you’ll want to make on repeat:
Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Why you’ll love it: All the creamy, cheesy indulgence of mac and cheese, but with cauliflower instead of pasta.
Ingredients:
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1 medium cauliflower (about 600g), cut into florets
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150ml double cream
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150g mature cheddar cheese, grated
Method:
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In a pan, gently heat the cream and stir in 100g of the cheese until melted.
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Toss in the cauliflower, transfer to a baking dish, and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
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Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Why you’ll love it: Comforting, creamy filling under a buttery almond flour crust.
Ingredients:
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300g cooked chicken, shredded
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150g mixed low-carb veg (celery, mushrooms, green beans)
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Almond flour crust (150g ground almonds, 50g butter, 1 egg)
Method:
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Sauté the veg in butter until soft.
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Mix with chicken and a splash of double cream.
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Place in a baking dish. Mix almond flour, melted butter, and egg to form a dough.
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Roll out and place on top of the filling.
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Bake at 190°C (fan 170°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Cheesy Courgette Lasagne
Why you’ll love it: Rich, cheesy, and saucy, minus the carb-heavy pasta.
Ingredients:
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2 large courgettes, sliced into ribbons
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300g minced beef (or turkey)
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300ml sugar-free marinara sauce
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150g mozzarella, grated
Method:
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Fry the mince until browned, add marinara, and simmer.
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Layer courgette ribbons, meat sauce, and cheese in a baking dish.
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Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
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Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 25 minutes until bubbling.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Why you’ll love it: Spicy, crunchy, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients:
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1 small cauliflower (500g), broken into florets
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60g butter, melted
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80ml hot sauce
Method:
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Roast cauliflower florets at 220°C (fan 200°C) for 20 minutes until crisp.
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Mix melted butter with hot sauce.
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Toss the cauliflower in the sauce and serve with a keto-friendly dip.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Why you’ll love it: Smooth, rich, and guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients:
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2 ripe avocados
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40g unsweetened cocoa powder
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2–3 tbsp erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit sweetener
Method:
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Blend avocado flesh with cocoa powder and sweetener until silky.
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Adjust sweetness to taste.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Keto Shepherd’s Pie
Why you’ll love it: A British classic, made keto with a creamy cauliflower mash topping.
Ingredients:
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400g lamb mince (or beef mince)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 medium cauliflower (600g), steamed
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50g butter
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50ml double cream
Method:
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Fry the onion until soft, then add the mince and cook until browned. Season well.
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Mash the cauliflower with butter and cream until smooth.
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Spread the meat in a baking dish, top with mash, and dot with extra butter.
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Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
From cheesy bakes to hearty pies, keto comfort food is all about clever swaps that don’t compromise on flavour. With these six recipes, you’ll have a rotation of meals that keep both your cravings and your carb count in check.