Ingredients
12 slices halal beef bacon
24 water chestnuts (canned, drained, and patted dry)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Cut bacon slices into thirds
Dab a small amount of cream cheese onto each bacon strip
Wrap a water chestnut in each bacon piece
Place on baking sheet or air fryer liner
Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper
Bake for 20-25 minutes or air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway until bacon is crispy
Notes
For lower fat, substitute with turkey bacon
Use dairy-free cream cheese for lactose-free option
Pairs well with keto-friendly dipping sauces like avocado ranch
Can be made ahead and refrigerated, cook just before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg