Carnivore Crack (T) — Bacon Butter Cheese Crunch
Salty, sweet-feeling, addictive & totally carnivore.
⏱ Time
-
Prep: 10 minutes
-
Cook: 30–35 minutes
-
Total: ~45 minutes
🍽 Servings
-
Makes 10–14 bite-size pieces
🧾 Ingredients
-
1 lb (450g) thick-cut bacon, cut into squares or strips
-
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar if tolerated)
-
4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick)
-
2 oz cream cheese (optional — adds chewiness)
-
Pinch salt (optional)
Optional non-strict carnivore toppings:
Everything bagel seasoning • pink salt flakes • ground pork rinds for crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the bacon
-
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
-
Line a baking tray with parchment and place bacon pieces evenly.
-
Bake 18–22 minutes until crispy but not burnt — they will cook more later.
2️⃣ Make the melted crack base
-
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt:
-
butter + cream cheese (optional)
-
-
Stir constantly until smooth and silky.
3️⃣ Layer the crack
-
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of the cooked bacon.
-
Pour the butter mixture slowly over the cheese & bacon so every piece gets coated.
4️⃣ Final bake
-
Return to oven 8–12 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and edges turn golden caramel-like.
-
Remove and cool 10–15 minutes — this is when it hardens and becomes “crack.”
5️⃣ Break & Serve
-
Break into chunks with your hands or knife.
-
Eat warm for chewy texture or cold for crunchy brittle style.
🔥 Tips
| Want | Do |
|---|---|
| Sweeter feeling | Add pinch of salt — it boosts natural dairy sweetness |
| More crunch | Chill 30 minutes, then break |
| Fat bomb version | Add extra 1–2 tbsp butter after baking |
| Snack bites | Cut bacon into tiny squares before cooking |
📦 Storage
-
Fridge: 5–7 days in airtight container
-
Freezer: 1–2 months — thaw & re-crisp briefly in oven or air fryer