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42 Fantastic Keto Bacon Recipes

GOOD NEWS! Bacon is Keto. But don’t just eat bacon and eggs all day long…there are so many exciting ways to add bacon to your meals than simply frying a couple of strips in a pan.

From Bacon-wrapped Lobster chunks to Bacon, Kale and Onion Saute, and Bacon Green Beans Stir fry there are plenty of ways to incorporate bacon into your cooking:

• Add bacon to your favorite salads
• Add bacon as a topping for zucchini noodles
• Add bacon into soups to give it flavor

Love eating bacon for breakfast? Check out all the inventive Keto bacon breakfast recipes we have below – like Bacon Cups, Chicken and Bacon Sausages, and Egg Bacon Zucchini Nests.

But make sure you buy high-quality bacon…

Dr. John Salerno, M.D. offers tips for buying high-quality bacon:

“When purchasing bacon, make sure you read the ingredients. Look for bacon that has a natural ingredient list, which should look something like this: pork, celery powder, cane sugar, sea salt, and spices. Stay away from brands that have added nitrites, dextrose, soy lecithin, or sodium phosphate listed on its label.”

Check out our favorite Keto bacon recipes:

• Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
• Garlic Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
• Bacon Lemon Thyme Breakfast Muffins
• Egg Bacon Zucchini Nests
• Bacon Avocado Explosion
• Bacon Almond Chocolate Bar
• Broccoli Bacon Salad with Onions and Coconut Cream
• Bacon-Basil Zucchini “Pasta”

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Bacon Wrapped Recipes

Keto Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: salmon, bacon, olive oil, pesto, mayo, salt, pepper.

You can also use slices of ham or prosciutto instead of bacon for this recipe. This entree will impress you entire family as well as guests, so give it a try. It’ll soon become your go-to dish.

Keto Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken, bacon, jalapeno peppers.

Bacon wrapped anything is delicious. But when paired with spicy jalapeno poppers, they’ll give you a mouthful of deliciousness with ever bite. If you don’t want this dish to be too spicy, then make sure to remove the seeds and ribs carefully before using the peppers.

Keto Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, asparagus.

These bacon-wrapped asparagus spears make the perfect Keto snack or appetizer. With just 2 ingredients, it’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Choose a thinly-sliced bacon for this recipe so that it’ll crisp up faster and make sure to wrap the slices tightly around the asparagus spears.

Bacon Wrapped Lobster Chunks (Contains Dairy)

– The Nourished Caveman

Photo Credit: Vivica from The Nourished Caveman

Ingredients: lobster tail, bacon, green onion, olive oil, butter, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, celery salt, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, garlic, egg, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil.

This recipe would make a very impressive dish to impress your guests at a dinner party! The slightly spicy lobster has its flavor enhanced by the saltiness of the bacon and it also helps to keep it moist and juicy. You could serve these on their own or with tomato salsa, but the homemade aioli gives a level of luxury to this dish.

Bacon-Wrapped Lamb Roast

– That Paleo Couple

Ingredients: garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, lamb, bacon, extra virgin olive oil.

Traditional methods of cooking roast lamb can leave it dry and chewy, but using bacon to wrap round it helps to seal in the moisture, keeping the lamb juicy and tender. The bacon adds to the overall flavor and the added fat increases the juiciness of the meat. Rest the joint for 10 minutes before serving as this allows the meat to relax and makes it even more tender.

Bacon and Beef Heart Appetizer Rolls

– The Nourished Caveman

Photo Credit: Vivica from The Nourished Caveman

Ingredients: beef heart meat, bacon, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried chili flakes, Celtic sea salt.

Beef heart meat is a great source of omega 3 and several minerals that can help you to keep your body healthy, but it can sometimes put people off because of what it is. This recipe is a great way to introduce the family to heart meat as the bacon helps to mask the unusual texture. These little rolls can be served with a dip and the seasoning can be made as spicy as you like.

Bacon Wrapped Bison Tenderloin with Pecan Butter (Don’t make Pan Sauce)

– Slim Palate

Photo Credit: Josh from Slim Palate

Ingredients: bison tenderloins, bacon, rosemary, thyme, garlic, pecan butter, avocado oil or macadamia oil, salt, ground black pepper.

Leaving the tenderloins to come to near room temperature can help stop shrinkage of the joint and keep it more tender, so it is well worth doing! When roasting a beautiful cut of any meat it is sometimes better to stick to simple flavors so you don’t overpower the meat. In this recipe a simple herb mix is used and the whole thing is enhanced by the bacon, which also keeps it moist.

Slow Cooker Bacon & Chicken

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: chicken breasts, bacon, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemary, olive oil, salt.

This is a really easy recipe to use and the end result tastes amazing! Shredded chicken and bacon with the addition of the herbs are great ingredients for a light lunch with salad, or why not serve it in a bowl with some lettuce wraps and let the family make their own? The bacon helps to keep the chicken moist and adds a real boost to the flavor.

Garlic Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: chicken breast, bacon, garlic powder.

These delicious little chicken bites look great and would make the perfect party food, especially with your favorite dip or salsa. They are easy to prepare and you will be amazed how many you can make from just one chicken breast! These also go down really well for kid’s parties or as a tasty treat on a summer picnic. You could even jazz it up even more by adding some ginger powder to the chicken coating.

Keto Bacon Breakfast Recipes

Keto Chicken Bacon Pancakes

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken, bacon, eggs, coconut oil.

Rethink breakfast with this cool chicken bacon pancakes recipe. Stack it up and drizzle with ghee for a special brunch. Or cook up a large batch of these pancakes and reheat in the mornings for a quick meal before you dash out of the door.

Keto Bacon and Chicken Omelet Bites

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken, bacon, eggs, bell pepper, onion, salt, pepper.

These omelet bites are filled with both bacon and chicken to give you a filling breakfast option. Each bite only has 1 gram of net carbs so you can trust this to become a family favorite.

Keto Breakfast Stack

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, ground pork, ground chicken, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, black pepper, flat mushrooms (like portobello), avocado.

Give some fun and variation in your breakfast! Try this keto breakfast stack – the “buns” are made from fried portabella mushrooms which provide a juicy and meaty bite.

Breakfast Turkey Wrap

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: turkey breast, romaine lettuce leaves or slices of avocado, bacon, eggs, coconut oil.

If you want a quick breakfast, try this easy recipe! Deli turkey works amazingly as a wrap and adds a ton of flavor too.

Keto Bacon Egg Muffins Recipe [Dairy-Free]

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, eggs, almond flour, garlic powder.

These 4-ingredient Keto egg muffins are so easy to make and so delicious to enjoy. The bacon acts as a crust or cup for the eggs to sit inside. And the almond flour and garlic powder is sprinkled on top for flavoring.

Keto Bacon Asparagus Mini Frittata

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: asparagus, bacon, onions, eggs, coconut milk, salt, pepper.

Mini foods are so appealing to look at and these frittatas are no different. They are great served warm for breakfast, can be carried to work for a tasty lunch or simply enjoyed as a snack. Children are also keen to try mini foods, so these can be a good way to get them eating more healthily. If you are not too keen on the taste of asparagus, you could use green beans instead.

Bacon Lemon Thyme Breakfast Muffins

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: almond flour, bacon bits, ghee, eggs, lemon thyme, baking soda, salt.

Muffins have traditionally been served for breakfast for years, so why should you miss out! These are a tasty way to start the day and this recipe can be adapted to suit your own palate. Why not use different herbs or even add chili flakes to spice them up? It is also a good idea to invest in some silicon muffin trays as they stop the muffins from sticking.

Egg Bacon Zucchini Nests

– The Beauty and The Foodie

Photo Credit: Stacey from Beauty and the Foodie

Ingredients: zucchini squash, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, eggs, coconut flour, cheese (optional),bacon.

Be honest – who doesn’t enjoy bacon and eggs for breakfast? They are certainly a family favorite here! So these little zucchini cups are the perfect way to serve the breakfast ingredients. Try to make sure you get as much moisture out of the zucchini before baking, then it will hold its shape better after they are cooked.

Chicken and Bacon Sausages

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: chicken breasts, bacon, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt.

Chicken goes so well with bacon and these little patties look so good that you will want to make them again and again. Using the seasonings listed here makes the flavor of these sausages absolutely delicious and they will surely become a family favorite. One idea would be to make them into strips and serve with a dip of your choice as party food.

Make Your Own Bacon Cups

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: bacon.

These bacon cups are so easy to make and they give the perfect ‘dish’ in which to serve salad or eggs. They also look good as finger food at a party and are delicious filled with whatever you fancy! Once you have baked a batch of these cups they can be cooled and frozen for future use, although you might find they disappear quite quickly!

Ketogenic Bacon Sauté and Stir-Fry Recipes

2-Ingredient Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: brussels sprouts, bacon.

These little cabbages provide a lot of health benefits. It is full of fiber that helps to fill you up which is a great thing when you’re on a diet. It gives us a healthy dose of vitamin C, an immune booster that benefits your skin and oral health. They are also off the charts in terms of vitamin K which helps ward off inflammation. It also offers a high dose of folate which can help decrease your risk of depression and increase your heart health.

Keto Spinach Mushroom Bacon Saute

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, spinach, portobello mushroom or other mushroom, tamari sauce, salt, pepper.

This is a really quick and easy Keto side dish recipe. Add it on top of your steak or serve it with some chicken and pork. It’s a great way to get both healthy fats as well as some vegetables into your Keto diet. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make.

Keto Bacon Green Beans

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: green beans, bacon, avocado oil, gluten-free tamari sauce, salt, pepper.

Everything’s better with bacon – and that goes double for this delicious dish. Make this keto bacon green beans as a fancy side dish or enjoy it as a savory lunch.

Bacon Zucchini Mushroom Stir-Fry

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: zucchinis, baby portobello mushrooms, scallions (spring onions), parsley, thick bacon, coconut oil.

Zucchinis and mushrooms may seem an unusual choice to go with bacon, but they have very gentle flavors that would complement and not clash with the stronger flavors from the bacon. And they definitely worked well! There’s also some scallions and parsley in the recipe, and they add a herbal hint to an otherwise bacon dominated dish.

Spinach and Pancetta Saute

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: pancetta, spinach leaves.

This is such an easy recipe to make! It’s simple, healthy, and delicious.

Lemon Asparagus Sauté with Bacon

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: asparagus, lemon, bacon bits/pieces, salt, olive oil or bacon fat.

This side dish is so quick and easy to make, yet with the asparagus becoming ever more popular, it will go down a treat with family and friends. Asparagus has a really fresh taste which goes really well with the salty bacon and the citrus hit from the lemon lifts the flavor of the whole dish. This would go well with meat or fish dishes.

Bacon, Kale & Onion Sauté

– That Paleo Couple

Ingredients: bacon, yellow onion, kale, oregano, salt, pepper.

This is a really versatile dish that is great served on its own, with eggs for breakfast or as a side dish with your favorite roast meat. Because the bacon has quite a strong flavor this is also a great way to encourage the family to eat more kale as the veggie flavor can be hidden a bit! As a side dish this would be great with roast chicken or pork.

Bacon Green Beans Stirfry

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: green beans, onion, bacon, bacon grease or coconut oil or ghee, salt.

Here is another side dish that would be perfect served with meat or fish. It is a joy to eat because of the different textures involved – the softness of the green beans and the crunch of the salty bacon. If you prefer the beans with a bit of a crunch then don’t boil them first, but it is up to your individual taste how long you cook them.

Other Keto Bacon Recipes

Keto Curry Candied Bacon

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, erythritol, curry powder.

Ever tried candied bacon? It’s delicious, and now you can make it Keto-friendly using erythritol or Swerve. Add a sprinkle of curry powder for a really cool and surprising low carb snack.

Keto Chicken Bacon Fritter Balls

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken, bacon, egg, green onions, garlic, olive oil, almond flour.

Looking for easy snacks or appetizers that taste amazing and are low in carbs? Then these golden chicken bacon fritter balls are what you’re looking for. It takes just 40 minutes to make these from start to finish. So, why not make a large batch and freeze for reheating whenever you want a quick snack.

Keto Mustard-Seared Bacon Burgers

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, ground beef, salt, pepper, mustard, onion, tomato, avocado, mayo, tomato paste.

These burgers will make you forget that there’s no bun here! The bacon is combined into the burgers giving it way more flavor than usual. And by searing it in yellow mustard, you’ll get a spicy, vinegary taste along with your bacon. Top with onion, avocado, and tomato slices and dip into our special burger sauce!

Keto Kale Caesar Salad

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, chicken breast, coconut oil, eggs, raspberries, baby kale leaves, black pepper, Paleo mayo, anchovies, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper.

This Keto kale caesar salad is a bit different from the traditional Caesar salad. Kale is packed with more vitamins and minerals than romaine lettuce. This recipe is completely dairy-free. Instead of using croutons, this recipe added juicy raspberries for a touch of sweetness and color. The dressing in this salad is freshly made from coconut oil. This is packed with healthy fats – loaded with bacon, eggs, Caesar dressing made from coconut oil and chicken cooked in bacon grease.

Keto Turkey Burgers with Jammy Onions

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: olive oil, onion, vinegar, ground turkey, bacon, lettuce, parsley, salt, pepper.

Enjoy this easy turkey burger with slices of bacon on top. The jammy onions on top of this burger is the best part. It provides lots of flavor and a touch of sweetness to the dish.

Bacon Avocado Explosion

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: avocados, tomato, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, crispy fried bacon.

A simple recipe to try! Make this as a side dish or a great snack on its own.

Bacon Almond Chocolate Bar

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: chocolate chips (dark), bacon bits, almonds.

A delicious dessert you can easily make at home. Try this and you’ll love it!

Chicken Bacon and Roasted Asparagus Salad

– The Healthy Foodie

Photo Credit: Sonia from The Healthy Foodie

Ingredients: bacon, asparagus, baby spinach, leftover cooked chicken, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, Himalayan salt, black pepper.

When you serve a salad to guests, it is often a worry that it will look a bit boring, but this one will blow them away! It looks so luxurious and is a blend of the most amazing textures. The flavors are so rich and there is an extra creaminess because of the avocado. If you are using balsamic vinegar, try to get the best one you can afford as the flavors are better in the top-of-the-range vinegars.

Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Salad

– My Heart Beets

Photo Credit: Ashley from My Heart Beets

Ingredients: Brussels sprouts, bacon, walnuts, fruit of choice – use berries, pumpkin seeds or southern grove sunflower kernels, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard.

Brussels sprouts in a salad might sound a bit strange, but we would encourage you to give it a try because the flavor is totally different to the soggy, boiled version! They have a lovely fresh taste and make great greens to carry this salad. For the fruit in this recipe you might like to sub in your favorites or try something new. The salad dressing can be made in a bigger batch and will keep in the fridge, just remember to give it a shake before serving.

Broccoli Bacon Salad with Onions and Coconut Cream

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: broccoli florets, red onions, bacon, coconut cream, salt.

This recipe would make a substantial side dish or a great meal on its own! You get a wonderful sweetness from the red onions and if you fry them in the bacon fat they take on the bacon flavor. If you prefer your broccoli crisper then you don’t need to blanch it first. It is a good idea to taste this salad before you add any salt because of the saltiness of the bacon.

Zucchini Noodles with Scallops & Bacon

– Meatified

Photo Credit: Rach from Meatified

Ingredients: scallops, bacon, zucchini, garlic powder, green onions, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper.

Please don’t worry if you can’t get the tiny scallops used here – if you can only find the large ones simply cut them up! Scallops and bacon is a great combination and the different textures involved in this salad make it a meal you will cook over and over. Scallops can be a bit expensive, but you can sometimes get frozen ones a bit cheaper.

Bacon-Basil Zucchini “Pasta”

– The Paleo Mom

Photo Credit: Sarah from The Paleo Mom

Ingredients: zucchini, salt, bacon grease, fresh basil, garlic, walnuts (optional).

Noodles can be one of the things that people miss most when they are following an eating plan, and although zucchini noodles don’t taste like pasta, they mimic them in a good way. You may even find that the kids will like them! They are so easy to make if you have a spiralizer or mandolin but they can be cut by hand too. Pat them dry before cooking so all the excess moisture is gone, then they will keep their shape and not go soggy.

Easy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: Brussels sprouts, bacon.

This recipe has become a regular feature at Christmas in many households, but there is no reason not to eat them throughout the year! Adding the bacon to the sprouts gives them a milder flavor, so even members of the family who are not too keen on the taste might be persuaded. The texture of the sprouts is complemented by the crunch of the bacon making this a great side dish for roast meats.

Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Collard Greens

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: bacon, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, water.

If you are looking for new ways to increase your intake of greens, then this recipe is for you. This makes a great side dish, or you could serve it with eggs for a nutrient-packed meal. You could even serve it in a bone broth to make a hearty and delicious soup or stew.

Cauliflower, Leek, and Bacon Soup

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: cauliflower, chicken broth or vegetable broth, leek, bacon, salt, pepper.

There is nothing better on a chilly day than a steaming hot bowl of rich and tasty homemade soup. If you are used to using potato to thicken soups then you will be really surprised that cauliflower works just as well, and carries the flavors of the leek and bacon very well. The added texture of the bacon pieces on top of the soup makes this dish a hearty and satisfying lunch or even an appetizer.

Can you eat bacon on a low carb diet?

Yes, for sure! You can eat bacon on a low carb, Paleo, or Keto diet. As always with prepackaged foods, check the label for any non-Keto ingredients like added sugars, food colorings, and preservatives.
Bacon is cured, so you’ll often find sugar as well as nitrites added to create the bacon flavor we love. Pick a sugar-free brand if possible like the bacon from Butcher Box or US Wellness Meats.

Do bacon and eggs have carbs?

No, bacon and eggs don’t have carbs unless there’s sugar in the bacon. So you can enjoy your bacon and eggs on a Keto diet guilt-free.

Calories and Carbs in Bacon

Bacon is made from pork and depending on the brand and the type, it can come with some sugar or carbs in it. Sugar is often added into the curing process. So look for a sugar-free bacon brand like those suggested above.

Different bacon brands will have different nutritional data, but here’s what it should look like.

One thick raw slice of bacon (1 oz or 28 g) contains:

• 128 calories,
• 3.2 grams of protein,
• 12.6 grams of fat,
• 0.2 grams of carbs.

Calories and Carbs in Eggs

Eggs have zero carbs. One large egg (raw) contains:

• 71 calories,
• 6.3 grams of protein,
• 5 grams of fat,
• 0.4 grams of carbs.

One small egg contains:

• 54 calories,
• 4.8 grams of protein,
• 3.8 grams of fat,
• 0.3 grams of carbs.

How many calories are in 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon?

There are 400 calories in 2 eggs and 2 slices of bacon. There are 19 grams of protein, 35 grams of fat, and 1.2 grams of carbohydrates.

This assumes you’re eating 2 large eggs with 2 thick slices of bacon. The eggs are boiled or cooked in that same bacon fat so no additional cooking oils are used. If you scramble or fry the eggs in an additional cooking fat, then you’ll need to add those calories in as well. 1 Tablespoon of cooking oil contains 120 calories with 14 grams of fat.

What can you eat for breakfast on the keto diet?

Bacon and eggs are clearly super popular options for breakfast on Keto, but there’s a ton more variety!

We have a large list of 110+ Keto breakfast recipes here to spark off your tastebuds.

But here are some other Keto breakfast ideas:

• Keto smoothies
• Keto breakfast bars
• Keto toast (yes, they exist!)
• Keto muffins
• Keto chia puddings

Keto Breakfast Cookbook

Looking for more than just bacon and eggs for breakfast? Then please also check out my Keto Breakfast Cookbook – it’s filled with 60+ easy and delicious Keto breakfast recipes.

And if you’re tired of eggs, then there are 40+ egg-free breakfast recipes to tempt you!