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

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

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.