Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Dip

If you make my crispy keto crackers, you have to try them with this quick and easy cheese & bacon dip! I made mine with cheddar, caramelised onion, chili pepper and crisped-up bacon. Caramelised onion brings a sweet umami, while chili pepper adds extra heat and takes the traditional cheese dip to the next level. Apart from cheddar, you can try Swiss cheese or even mozzarella!

Looking for more? Check out these keto party recipes to find meatballs, crisps, dips and tasty ketogenic treats for those with a sweet tooth :-)

Step-by-step

1. 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.

   

2. Cook over a low-medium heat for about 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden. Slice the bacon ...

   

3. ... 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.

   

4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream. Add the grated cheese and mix well.

   

5. 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.

   

6. 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.

   

7. Enjoy with some Cheesy Party Crackers, Cheesy Spinach Crackers or Keto Breadsticks!

   

Recipe

Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Dip

★★★★★4.7 (55 ratings)

If you make my crispy keto crackers, you have to try them with this quick and easy cheese & bacon dip! I made ...

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15m

Overall

45m

Servings

12

3.2 g

Net carbs

7.9 g

Protein

18.6 g

Fat

203

kcal

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Ingredients makes 12 servings

• 2 tbsp ghee or lard (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
• 1 large white onion (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
• 1 small chili pepper or jalapeño pepper (14 g/ 0.5 oz)
• 8 slices unsmoked bacon (240 g/ 8.5 oz)
• 1 cup cream cheese (240 g/ 8.5 oz)
• 1 cup sour cream or creme fraiche (230 g/ 8.1 oz)
• 2 cups grated cheddar or Swiss cheese (225 g/ 8 oz)

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Cook over a low-medium heat for about 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden. Slice the bacon ...

3. ... 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.

4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream. Add the grated cheese and mix well.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Enjoy with some Cheesy Party Crackers, Cheesy Spinach Crackers or Keto Breadsticks!

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 6%Protein 15%Fat 79% of calories

Net carbs

3.2 g

Total carbs

3.5 g

Fiber

0.3 g

Sugars

2 g

Protein

7.9 g

Fat

18.6 g

Saturated fat

11.1 g

Calories

203 kcal

Sodium

338 mg · 14.7% RDA

Magnesium

11 mg · 2.64% RDA

Potassium

97 mg · 4.83% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per serving	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Ghee	0 g	0 g	2.5 g	23
Onion, white, fresh	1 g	0.1 g	0 g	5
Peppers, chile (chili), fresh	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Bacon, crispy (bacon grease removed)	0 g	1.6 g	0.5 g	11
Cream cheese, soft (full-fat)	0.6 g	1.4 g	5.6 g	49
Cream, sour	0.9 g	0.5 g	3.7 g	38
Cheddar cheese	0.6 g	4.3 g	6.3 g	76
Total	3.2 g	7.9 g	18.6 g	203

• Gluten free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Avocado free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free