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3.50 from 154 votes

Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Dip

45 minutes
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 1 white onion (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 1 chili peppers (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 8 slices unsmoked bacon (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 1 cup cream cheese (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or lard, 30 g/ 1.1 oz)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F.
  • Peel and slice the onion and chili pepper.
  • Heat a large pan greased with ghee.
  • Add the sliced onion and chili pepper.
  • Cook over a low-medium heat for about 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden.
  • Slice the bacon ...
  • ...
  • and add to the pan with onion and chili pepper.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes until lightly crisped up.
  • When done, remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Add the grated cheese and mix well.
  • Tilt the pan so that the bacon grease remains on one side.
  • Transfer the bacon, caramelised onion and pepper (without the grease) to the bowl with cheese.
  • Leave the bacon grease on the pan and discard or use in another recipe.
  • Place the mixture in a small baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  • Transfer into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Enjoy with some Cheesy Party Crackers, Cheesy Spinach Crackers or Keto Breadsticks!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal