Today I will show you how to make a carnivore snack that the whole family will enjoy – delicious carnivore cream cheese bites!
They’re crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, making them irresistible for anyone following the carnivore diet.
What makes these bites special is how simple they are to make. You only need three ingredients: cream cheese, eggs, and pork rinds. That’s it! No complicated ingredients or hard-to-find items.
I know finding good snacks on the carnivore diet can be challenging. Most snack foods are filled with carbs or plant ingredients that don’t fit the diet.
These cream cheese bites solve that problem. They’re 100% carnivore friendly and satisfy those cravings for something crunchy and satisfying between meals.
You can make these bites for a quick snack, serve them as appetizers when friends come over, or pack them for lunch. They taste great both warm and cold. So let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect Texture Contrast: The combination of crunchy outside and creamy inside makes these bites really special.
Only 3 Ingredients: You only need cream cheese, eggs, and pork rinds to make these bites. That’s it!
Two Cooking Methods: You can make these either in the oven or the air fryer, depending on what you have available. Both methods work great and give you that perfect crispy outside.
Crowd-Pleasing Flavors: Even people who aren’t on the carnivore diet love these bites. They really taste amazing!
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 2 oz pork rinds crumbs (I recommend these – amazon)
- 2 Eggs (large,slightly beaten)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (sliced)
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Freeze the cream cheese block for 45 minutes. Then, slice it into 7 or 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Step 2
In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set aside.
Step 3
Place the pork rind crumbs in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Dip each cream cheese ball in the egg mixture and then coat with the pork rind crumbs.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until crispy, or air fry at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
💡Tips
1. Double Coating The Cheese Balls
For an extra crispy coating that won’t fall off, double-dip your cream cheese balls. First, dip in egg, then pork rinds, then quickly dip in egg again and give them a final coat of pork rinds.
This creates a thicker coating that stays put during cooking and gives you that perfect crunch. You will obviously need more pork rinds and 1 extra egg.
2. Timing
Keep a close eye on these during the last few minutes of cooking. They can go from perfectly golden to too brown very quickly.
Start checking at the 8-minute mark. They’re done when they’re golden brown and the coating feels firm when gently touched with a spatula.
3. Let Them Cool
Let these bites rest for about 3-5 minutes after cooking. They’re very hot inside when they first come out, and the cream cheese needs a little time to set back up.
If you bite into them too soon, the hot cream cheese might ooze out. Plus, the coating gets even crispier as it cools slightly.
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FAQ
1. My pork rinds aren’t sticking well – what am I doing wrong?
If your pork rinds aren’t sticking well, it’s usually because either the egg wash isn’t coating the cream cheese ball completely, or the pork rind crumbs are too coarse.
Make sure to beat the eggs really well so they’re uniform and slightly foamy – this helps them coat better. Roll the cream cheese ball around in the egg to cover every spot. Then, really press the pork rind crumbs on with your hands.
Don’t just drop the ball in the crumbs and roll it around – actually press the crumbs into the surface.
2. Can I use flavored pork rinds?
Yes! You can use any flavor of pork rinds you like (simply crush them and make crumbs). Spicy ones add a nice kick, and barbecue flavored ones work great too. Also, if you’re strict carnivore, check the ingredients.
Carnivore Cream Cheese Bites
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 oz pork rinds crumbs (I recommend these – amazon)
- 2 Eggs large, slightly beaten
- 8 oz Cream Cheese sliced
Instructions
- Freeze the cream cheese block for 45 minutes. Then, slice it into 7 or 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set aside.
- Place the pork rind crumbs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each cream cheese ball in the egg mixture and then coat with the pork rind crumbs.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until crispy, or air fry at 400°F for about 10 minutes.