Name: Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; ¼ cup butter; 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese; ½ lime, zested; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

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.

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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.

Cook's Note:

Use your favorite shredded cheese in place of Cheddar.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

217 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 1.4g; fat 22g; cholesterol 51.5mg; sodium 270.1mg. Full Nutrition

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