The Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Taquitos are a tasty & low-carb take as compared to the traditional cheeseburger. These taquitos are made with cheese shells, which are used as a substitute for tortillas, in which we add cheddar, bacon, and ground beef for that appetizing cheeseburger taste without the additional carbs. They are very delicious and have the delicious flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in a fun, portable package, and they make this dish ideal for the keto diet. These taquitos are prepared very easily, so we can easily prepare them for dinner, game day, or lunch. We can serve these taquitos with pickles, mustard, or sugar-free ketchup like the real cheeseburger. These cheeseburger taquitos are made with cheese shells, so it is free from gluten and grain. Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Taquitos are loaded with cheese and protein and perfect to have on the keto diet without any stress.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Time of preparation: 15 mints.
- Time of cooking: 20 mints.
- Overall time: 35 mints.
- Portion size: Two taquitos
- Portion: Four
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon
- Skillet
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ small onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 8 slices of deli-style provolone or cheddar
- Optional: pickles, mustard, ketchup
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
BEEF:
- We have to use 80/20 ground beef for optimal flavor and juiciness; we would also utilize lean meat but it is less juicy.
BACON:
- We can add the bacon as it adds the savory and smoky to these taquitos. We have to cook the bacon separately than we include bacon in filing.
ONIONS:
- We can add the finely chopped onions to add the traditional cheeseburger flavor. We can also cut the quantity of the onions to make it strictly keto.
MOZZARELLA & CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We can add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the filing; cheddar cheese makes the filing flavorful and the mozzarella helps to bind the filing.
SEASONING:
- We can season the filing with smoked paprika and Garlic seasoning as it improves the flavor of the taquitos
SALT & PEPPER:
- Salt & pepper is added to bring the taste of the filling as we like.
CHEESE SHELLS:
- We have to use thick-cut deli slices of provolone, cheddar, or mozzarella for the shells. We don’t have to use the pre-shredded or the thin slice of cheese as it doesn’t make the shells properly.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We heat the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can place the paper on the baking pan.
- We can cook the bacon on moderate flame in a skillet till it gets crispy.
- Then we can place the bacon on the tissue.
- We can add the onions and ground meat to the same pan and cook till it gets brown.
- Now we can add paprika, salt, pepper powder, and garlic powder to season the taquitos.
- We can add bacon & cheddar cheese & stir till it gets thoroughly blended and take off the heat.
- Place the pieces of cheese on sheet.
- Then we can bake the taquitos for 5 to 7 minutes or till the edges are bubbling & starting to brown.
- We can take the taquitos out of the oven and allow it to cool for a minute or two.
- We can put the filling in the taquitos and gently roll the taquitos in the cheese slice.
- We can bake the taquitos in the oven for two to three minutes to get crisp.
- We can serve these taquitos warm with pickles, mustard, or keto ketchup.
TIPS:
- We don’t have to overcook the cheese slices because they get brittle.
- You have to solidify the cheese slices for a few seconds before remaining so that it can break.
- You can dip these taquitos in low-carb burger sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the taquitos in the airtight container & reserve them for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We can wrap these taquitos in the parchment paper for 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these taquitos low in carbs?
- These taquitos had low content of carbs and they contain 2.5g net carbs is in one portion of these taquitos.
Will we store these taquitos?
- We can store these taquitos in the fridge for 4 days or in the fridge or the freezer for 2 months.
Are these taquitos good for meal prep?
- These taquitos are storage-friendly and reheat well also so they are good for meal prep.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 0.5g
Net Carbs: 2.5g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 25g
Sodium: 580mg
Potassium: 310mg
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Vitamin A: 350 IU
