Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites
Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a small spoon or your hands, form the cheese mixture into approximately 12 small, bite-sized balls. They should be about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Take each slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around a cheese ball. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the bacon-wrapped cheese bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each bite.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness and oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly. Garnish with fresh minced chives, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slices bacon, thin-cut
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a small spoon or your hands, form the cheese mixture into approximately 12 small, bite-sized balls. They should be about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Take each slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around a cheese ball. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the bacon-wrapped cheese bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each bite.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness and oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly. Garnish with fresh minced chives, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min