Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

Following a keto diet means bacon and cream cheese are your best friends, and these fat bombs deliver the goods with spicy serrano peppers and zesty lime.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
217 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the sheet.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Step 3
Mix cream cheese, butter, and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Add lime zest, a squeeze of lime juice, and garlic. Fold serrano pepper into mixture; refrigerate until chilled and stiff, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Divide chilled cream cheese mixture into 6 equal parts and roll into balls to make the fat bombs.
Step 5
Chop bacon and place in a bowl with cilantro. Roll 1 fat bomb at a time in the bowl to coat. Serve cold.
Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ lime, zested
  • 3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped

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