Low Carb 3-Ingredient Bacon Onion Bakes
These Low Carb 3-Ingredient Bacon Onion Bakes combine tender, mellow sweet onion with salty, crisp bacon and a touch of black pepper. They make an easy, toothpick-friendly appetizer for burgers, grilled chicken, or barbecue.
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Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions sliced into thick rounds, about 3/4 inch thick
- 12 slices bacon regular-cut works best
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet or shallow baking pan with foil.
- Slice the sweet onions into thick rounds, aiming for about 3/4 inch thick so they stay sturdy while baking. Separate the larger slices into thick rings, or leave smaller rounds intact.
- Wrap one slice of bacon snugly around each onion piece and place it seam-side down on the foil-lined pan. If the bacon slices are especially short or thick, secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Sprinkle the bacon-wrapped onions lightly with the black pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, turning the onion bakes once if needed, until the bacon is browned and crisp around the edges and the onion is soft and tender in the middle.
- Let the bacon onion bakes rest for 5 minutes before moving them to a plate and serving warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat on a foil-lined baking sheet at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes, or until warmed through and the bacon is crisp again. The microwave works for reheating but softens the bacon. Freezing is not recommended because the onions become watery and lose texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g