Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

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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.

Submitted by Kisha McDaniel Logsdon
Updated on July 21, 2023
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 fat bombs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ½ lime, zested and squeezed

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped

  • 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped

Directions

  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.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

  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.

  4. Divide chilled cream cheese mixture into 6 equal parts and roll into balls.

  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.

Tips

You can use your favorite shredded cheese in place of Cheddar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
22g Fat
1g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 270mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.