🥓 Carnivore Crack (Zero-Carb “Bark”)
Crispy bacon + buttery caramelized cheese topping = pure carnivore candy.
✅ Ingredients
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1 lb thick-cut bacon
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp cream cheese
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1–2 tbsp collagen powder (optional for chewiness)
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1–2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, animal-free but allowed by many carnivores)
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Pinch of salt
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the bacon
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Lay bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
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Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15–20 minutes or until crispy.
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Remove and keep on the tray.
2. Make the “caramel” topping
In a small saucepan over medium heat:
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Melt butter + cream cheese together.
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Stir until smooth.
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Reduce heat to low, add:
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Shredded mozzarella
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Optional collagen
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Stir until melted and thick like caramel.
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Add a tiny splash of vanilla if you want dessert vibes.
3. Assemble
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Pour/spread the caramel-cheese mixture over the bacon strips.
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Smooth with a spoon.
4. Crisp it up
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Put the tray back into the oven for 6–8 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5. Cool + Crack
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Let cool completely so it hardens.
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Break into crunchy pieces (“crack”).
😋 Storage
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Fridge: 5–7 days
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Freezer: up to 1 month
Best served cold or frozen for maximum crunch.
If you want, I can also make:
✅ A picture of carnivore crack
✅ A no-ingredient version
✅ Macro breakdown
✅ A caption for social media
Just tell me!