Cheesy Bacon Bombs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheesy Bacon Bombs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1780 calories, 99g protein, and 35.5g carbs per serving. Ready in 37 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 tbsp. Almond Flour
- 4 tbsp. Butter, melted
- 3 tbsp. Psyllium Husk Powder
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp. Onion Powder
- 10 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Oil, Lard or Tallow (for frying)
Instructions
- Add 4 oz. (half) Mozzarella cheese to a bowl.
- Microwave 4 tbsp. butter for 15-20 seconds or until it is melted completely.
- Microwave cheese for 45-60 seconds until melted and gooey (should be a bit more melted than shown in picture).
- Add 1 egg and butter to the mixture and mix well.
- Add 4 tbsp. almond flour, 3 tbsp. psyllium husk, and the rest of your spices to the mixture (1/4 tsp. Salt, 1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black pepper, 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder, and 1/8 tsp. Onion Powder).
- Mix everything together and dump it out onto a silpat. Roll the dough out, or using your hands, form dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the rest of the cheese over half of the dough and fold the dough over lengthwise.
- Fold the dough again vertically so you form a square shape.
- Crimp the edges using your fingers and press the dough together into a rectangle. You want the filling to be tight inside.
- Using a knife, cut the dough into 20 squares.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half, then lay the square at the end of 1 piece of bacon.
- Roll the dough into the bacon tightly until the ends are overlapping. You can “stretch” your bacon if you need to before rolling.
- Use a toothpick to secure the bacon after you roll it.
- Do this for every piece of dough that you have. At the end you will have 20 cheesy bacon bombs.
- Heat up oil, lard, or tallow to 350-375F and then fry the cheesy bacon bombs 3 or 4 pieces at a time.
- Remove to a paper towel to drain and cool once finished.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Cheesy Bacon Bombs contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Cheesy Bacon Bombs can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cheesy Bacon Bombs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1780 calories per serving with 99g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 37 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 20 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1780 calories, 99g protein (22%), 35.5g carbs, 143g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 1780 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 20 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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