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.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 , 3 ounce
- 0.25 cups butter , softened
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ lime , zested and squeezed
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 3 serranos peppers , seeded and finely chopped
- 4 sprigs cilantro , chopped
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place bacon strips onto the foil in a single layer.
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2
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
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3
While the bacon is cooking, mix cream cheese, butter, and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Add lime zest, lime juice, and garlic. Fold in serrano pepper and refrigerate until chilled and stiff, about 10 minutes.
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4
Divide chilled cream cheese mixture into 6 equal parts and roll into balls.
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5
Chop bacon and mix with cilantro in a bowl. Roll one fat bomb at a time in the bowl until well coated. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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