These parmesan black pepper bacon twists are the keto snack you’ve been waiting for. Crispy, cheesy and slightly spicy, your taste buds will be dancing in your mouth. When I first saw the bacon twist trend on TikTok, I knew I had to give it a Healthyish twist. So, I added grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper for the ultimate dipping vessel.

parmesan black pepper bacon twists

About this recipe

What’s great about these parmesan black pepper bacon twists is that you can make them as crispy or as chewy as you like. Dan prefers a slightly chewy center with crispy edges, which is what’s pictured here. That said, feel free to bake your twists as you like. Just be sure to turn them frequently to prevent sticking and burning on any one side.

These bacon twists are made from three simple ingredients. You most likely already have these ingredients on-hand. Simply coat each slice of bacon with the parmesan cheese and twist it up. You will want to twist it as tightly as you can. Top the twists with a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper before placing them in the oven. Once baked to your liking, top the twists with some extra parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Enjoy these bacon twists in salads, on sandwiches or as the perfect vessel for dipping. Try dipping them in some spinach and artichoke dip or hummus. This bacon recipe is keto friendly and dangerously addicting. While I don’t eat bacon, Dan is a bacon connoisseur, and he gave this recipe 5-stars. If you know Dan, this is next to impossible to achieve. Haha! So, give the tasty and fun bacon twists a try.

This recipe makes about 16 twists. This will vary based on the thickness of your bacon. I suggest using center cut. Please see below for nutritional information.

parmesan black pepper bacon twists

Storage

Store any leftover bacon twists in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five to six days.

parmesan black pepper bacon twists
parmesan black pepper bacon twists

Parmesan Black Pepper Bacon Twists

These parmesan black pepper bacon twists are the keto snack you’ve been waiting for. Crispy, cheesy and slightly spicy, your taste buds will be dancing in your mouth.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. center cut bacon, Oscar Meyer original
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • cracked black pepper

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grab a baking tray. Set it aside.
  • Add 1 cup of grated parmesan to a bowl.
  • Take one piece of bacon at a time and run it through the cheese. Make sure it is well coated on both sides.
  • Twist the parmesan bacon as tightly as possible and line it on the baking tray.
  • Repeat for all the bacon slices.
  • Hit the bacon with a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper before baking in the oven.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes on one side.
  • Turn every 4 minutes after that until cooked to your liking.
  • My twists took about 20 minutes to bake.
  • Place the cooked twists on a paper towel to absorb and excess grease.
  • Sprinkle with a little more parmesan and black pepper.
  • Serve once cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 138mg, Potassium: 8mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 54IU, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 1mg