ou won’t believe how tasty this easy carnivore butter treat is! With just two main ingredients, it’s probably one of the simplest recipes you’ll ever make.
Sometimes the best things in life don’t need to be complicated, and this recipe proves exactly that.
If you’re following a carnivore diet, finding good snacks can be challenging. Most snacks are filled with sugars and plant ingredients, but this crispy butter treat gives you something different – a rich, satisfying snack that perfectly fits your diet plan.
The combination of browned butter and crispy bacon creates something truly special. When butter is cooked slowly, it develops this amazing deep, almost nutty flavor that many people don’t know about.
Add some crunchy bacon pieces to that, and you’ve got yourself a treat that’s both simple and sophisticated. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Brown Butter Magic: When you cook butter slowly, it turns into something amazing. The color changes to golden brown, and the flavor becomes rich and deep – almost nutty.
Many people have never tried brown butter before, and this recipe is a perfect way to discover this delicious transformation.
Only Two Ingredients: This recipe keeps things super simple with just butter and bacon. No need to buy a long list of ingredients or worry about complicated measurements.
When you’re following a carnivore diet, having recipes with few ingredients makes life so much easier and helps you stick to your diet plan.
Perfect for Beginners: If you can melt butter and watch it turn brown while stirring occasionally, you can make this treat. There’s no complex techniques, no precise timing needed – just simple steps that anyone can follow.
Long Freezer Life: When stored properly in the freezer, these treats can last for several weeks. This means you can make a larger batch and always have something ready when you want a carnivore friendly treat.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 2 sticks Butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 cup Crispy Bacon Bits
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
In a saucepan – melt the butter sticks over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes until it turns golden brown. Don’t forget to stir occasionally.
Step 2
Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3
Pour the browned butter onto the lined cookie sheet. Spread it evenly. Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top.
Step 4
Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Let it set for until 2 hours until it’s solid.
Step 5
Remove from the freezer and break the frozen “bark” into pieces. That’s it!! Enjoy.
💡Tips
1. Watch That Butter!
The most important part of this recipe is browning the butter correctly. When you first start melting it, nothing exciting happens – but keep watching!
After about 8-10 minutes, the butter will start to foam and make tiny bubbles. This is when you need to pay extra attention. Stir it gently and watch the color.
You’re looking for a golden brown color, like honey or maple syrup. If you see tiny brown specks at the bottom of the pan, that’s perfect! But be careful – there’s a fine line between perfectly browned and burnt butter.
If it starts to smell slightly nutty, that’s good. If it smells burnt or very dark brown, you’ve gone too far. Start over if this happens – burnt butter will make your treats taste bitter.
2. The Bacon Bits
The bacon bits need to be really crispy for this recipe to work well. Chewy bacon bits will get strange and rubbery when frozen in the butter.
Cook your bacon until it’s extra crispy, then chop it into very small pieces. Make sure they’re completely cool before adding them to the butter. If you add warm bacon bits to hot butter, they can get soggy.
Also, drain them really well on paper towels before chopping – excess bacon fat can prevent your treats from setting properly in the freezer.
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FAQ
1. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but it will change the final taste. The bacon is already salty, so using salted butter might make your treats too salty. If you only have salted butter, that’s okay – just be prepared for a saltier treat.
2. How do I know when the butter is perfectly browned?
Browning butter goes through several stages. First, the butter melts and starts bubbling – this is just the water cooking off. After about 8-10 minutes, the bubbling will get quieter, and you’ll start seeing tiny brown specks at the bottom of the pan.
The butter will smell slightly nutty, and the color will change to a golden brown, like the color of maple syrup. If you’re unsure, take a spoonful and put it on a white plate – this makes it easier to see the true color.
Carnivore Crispy Butter Treat
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 sticks Butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup Crispy Bacon Bits
Instructions
- In a saucepan – melt the butter sticks over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes until it turns golden brown. Don’t forget to stir occasionally.
- Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the browned butter onto the lined cookie sheet. Spread it evenly. Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top.
- Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Let it set for until 2 hours until it’s solid.
- Remove from the freezer and break the frozen “bark” into pieces. That’s it!! Enjoy.