With summer around the corner, it’s time to prepare for all those backyard BBQs. A favorite appetizer that always pleases the crowd is these bacon, lettuce, and tomato cups. They burst with texture and are light yet incredibly flavorful, capturing everything you love about a classic BLT but without the carbs, making them ideal for anyone on a ketogenic diet.
These keto BLT cups not only look impressive but are also simple to assemble with no complex ingredients required. You can even make them ahead of time to ease your party preparations! The only challenge with these delightful appetizers is making sure you don’t run out too quickly—they’re bound to be a hit, and your guests will definitely be asking for more!
Keto BLT Ingredients
- Bacon – applewood, smoked or preferred bacon of choice
- Lettuce – romaine or iceberg
- Tomato – cherry tomatoes
- Greek Yogurt – plain, full fat yogurt
- Lemon – zest and juice of one lemon
- Seasonings – Green Goddess blend, salt, and pepper
How to Make Keto BLT
Cook Bacon
Form bacon cups in a cupcake holder and bake until crispy
Add toppings
Fill with lettuce and cut cherry tomatoes
Dress
Drizzle with homemade ranch to serve
Storing, Freezing, and Reheating Keto BLT
These keto BLT cups are best served the same day, otherwise the bacon can lose some of its crispness. If you have leftovers, you can disassemble them and store the ingredients separately. To reheat, simply heat the bacon in the oven at 350F until warmed and crisp. Then build the BLT cups.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon (zest and juice reserved)
- 2 teaspoons Green Goddess seasoning (or use 1/2 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon chives, 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, and 1/2 teaspoon parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 avocado (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare dressing by adding Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and seasonings to a small bowl. Whisk well until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Add 1 slice of bacon to the bottom of each muffin tin, wrapping it slightly up the sides to form a small cup. Bake for 20 minutes until crispy. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- When bacon is cool to the touch, add each bacon cup to a large plate or serving dish. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of dressing. Garnish with avocado if desired.
