Keto pepperoni bites with chipotle mayo is THE low carb appetizer!
Every once in awhile there's a recipe out there that has SO MUCH yum. This happens to be one of those. Our keto pepperoni bites with chipotle mayo deserve its spot on your appetizer table. It's bursting with all the right flavors and will have everybody asking you for the recipe. Oh, and it's keto-friendly! Who doesn't love an incredible side dish that packs a punch, but not the carbs?
Let's start with the pepperoni bites. Pepperoni and beef come together to create this perfect bite-size piece of goodness. Honestly, the recipe could stop there and still be one of the most delicious things to ever grace your plate. However, the real treat comes from the chipotle mayo dipping sauce that takes the flavor to the next level. This sauce includes mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and chipotle peppers blended to perfection. If you've never tried anything like this, then you've definitely been missing out!
Not a fan of the spicy sauce? You can easily enjoy the pepperoni bites without it! Keep the sauce on the side so people can choose to indulge if they want a pop of flavor. Either way, this side is something that EVERYBODY will be talking about. Be prepared to share the recipe because everybody is going to want to try this at home.
If you have a gathering scheduled, you have to make sure that this recipe makes an appearance. This particular recipe makes six servings, but you can easily multiply it to make even more! It's the ideal party food because it's practically bite-sized and has a dipping sauce. Everybody loves that! Don't settle for boring cheese and crackers. Impress your guests with this low carb dish that will totally blow their taste buds away.
| Servings: |
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 chipotle chilis in adobo
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely diced pepperoni
- salt and pepper
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chipotle peppers in a blender.
- Blend until smooth then pour into a small bowl.
- Combine the ground beef, pepperoni, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir well.
- Shape the mixture into 36 small balls by hand then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350°F until browned and cooked through, turning as needed.
- Serve the pepperoni bites hot with chipotle mayo for dipping.
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The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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