Carnivore Cheesecake Bites

🥩 Carnivore Cheesecake Bites

Yields: 12 bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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🧈 Ingredients

Base:

• 8 oz (225g) ground beef or bacon (or mix of both)

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• ¼ tsp salt

Topping (optional but delicious):

• 6 slices cooked sausage or pepperoni (cut in half to make 12 small rounds)

• OR 4 oz shredded cheese, crisped into small rounds

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Heat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin (12-count) with butter or beef tallow.

2. Make the Base:

   • Cook the ground beef or bacon until browned and crisp.

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Spoon about 1 tsp of meat into each muffin well and press down to form a crust layer.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

   • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and salt until smooth.

   • Use a hand mixer for best results.

4. Fill the Muffin Tin:

   • Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the meat bases (fill nearly to the top).

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the tops are just set and slightly golden.

   • Let cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

6. Add Topping:

   • Once chilled, top each cheesecake bite with a slice of sausage or pepperoni.

   • You can lightly sear the topping before adding for extra flavor.

7. Serve:

   • Enjoy cold like mini cheesecakes, or warm them briefly in the oven or air fryer for a melty, savory snack.

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🧊 Storage

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

• Freeze up to 1 month — thaw overnight in the fridge.