Keto BLT Bites – A True Crowd Pleaser!
These Keto bites are sure to become the hit of your next party! Not only do they look beautiful, but they also come together in no time at all. The cucumber slice makes a great crunchy base. They are so light and fresh; you won’t miss the bread at all!
These are great served as an appetizer or enjoyed as a light meal. They are super easy to customize: simply add your favorite citrus zest or seasoning to the mayonnaise and then top with a complimentary herb.
For instance, try adding a little lemon zest to the mayonnaise and topping with fresh parsley. You’ll be glad you did.
Why I Love These Keto BLT Bites So Much
In a few words, crispy, crunchy, fun, filling and tasty!! And let’s not forget how quick and simple they are to put together.
I also love that they are so different than the regular keto appetizers you find at most gatherings. These keto bites are a true crowd-pleaser.
What You Need to Make These Keto Bites
Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 6 t. mayonnaise
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1-2 medium tomatoes, sliced and cut into portions to fit cucumber slices
- ¼ c. cilantro, chopped
How to Prepare Keto BLT Bites
Directions:
- Place bacon slices in a single layer in a cold, large skillet. Heat over medium heat. Cook bacon, flipping as needed, until cooked through and crispy 10-12 minutes.
- As bacon slices finish cooking, remove them from the heat and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, slice the cucumber at an angle into 12 slices.
- Once the bacon is cooled, break into smaller strips.
- Assemble BLT bites by spreading each cucumber slice with ½ teaspoon of mayo.. Add a few piece of bacon and avocado slices. Add tomato slices and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
How to Store Leftover Keto Bites
If you have any leftovers, these keto bites will stay quite nicely in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Remember, they have bacon on them, so they may lose their texture and get a little soggy if kept in the fridge for too long.
But seriously, leftovers? Ha! I doubt it.
Variations and Suggestions
Oh, the things you can do with these keto blt bites. Don’t like bacon? Swap it out for your favorite meat. Wanna make them vegan? Toast some tofu!
You can swap out just about any ingredient in this keto bites recipe and make it your own. No matter what you do, you can’t go wrong.
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Keto BLT Bites
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 6 tsp mayonnaise
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1-2 medium tomatoes sliced and cut into portions to fit cucumber slices
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place bacon slices in a single layer in a cold, large skillet. Heat over medium heat. Cook bacon, flipping as needed, until cooked through and crispy 10-12 minutes.
- As bacon slices finish cooking, remove from heat and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, slice cucumber at an angle into 12 slices.
- Once the bacon is cooled, break into smaller strips.
- Assemble BLT bites by spreading each cucumber slice with ½ teaspoon of mayo. Add a few piece of bacon and avocado slices. Add tomato slices and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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