Servings: 6
If you are following a low-carb lifestyle but still crave something rich, savory, and completely indulgent, these 4-Ingredient Bacon Beaumont Bombs are exactly what you need. Made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon, they bake up into golden, cheesy, and flavor-packed bites that are perfect for a quick snack or a hearty appetizer.
The best part about this recipe is how simple it is. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, you can create a dish that tastes like a loaded breakfast platter in a single, poppable bite. They are guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the table, whether they are eating low-carb or not.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe relies on the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The breakfast sausage provides a hearty, savory base that holds everything together. The cream cheese adds a rich, creamy texture, while the sharp cheddar brings a bold, gooey bite. The crumbled bacon on top adds a wonderful smoky crunch and a golden, crispy finish. Baking them in a hot oven melts the cheese and creates a deliciously caramelized exterior.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking tray or foil pan with foil if needed for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, 1 cup of the cheddar, and half of the crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each one into a ball. Place them in the foil tray with a little space between each.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar and the rest of the crumbled bacon evenly over the tops.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bombs are cooked through and the cheese is deeply melted, bubbly, and golden around the edges.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly and the bites hold together better.
Tips for the Best Results
Soften the cream cheese properly. Room-temperature cream cheese blends smoothly with the sausage and cheddar. If it is cold, the mixture will be lumpy and harder to roll into balls.
Use a cookie scoop. A small cookie scoop makes quick, consistent work of portioning the mixture into even 12 equal portions. This ensures the bombs bake at the same rate.
Don’t skip the topping. Sprinkling the remaining cheddar and bacon on top creates a beautiful golden, bubbly crust and adds extra flavor and texture to every bite.
Watch the bake time. Ovens vary, so start checking at 20 minutes. You want the bombs cooked through and the cheese deeply melted and golden.
Let them rest. The 5-minute resting time after baking allows the cheese to set slightly, making the bombs easier to pick up without falling apart.
Storage and Serving
Store leftover bacon bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through. Serve them as an appetizer, a breakfast side, or a hearty snack with a side of ranch or spicy mustard for dipping.
Rich, cheesy, and completely irresistible, these Low Carb 4-Ingredient Bacon Beaumont Bombs are a fantastic recipe to keep in your rotation for easy snacking and entertaining.