Super Bowl Snacks

As promised, here is a list of low-carb, Keto Friendly Super Bowl Snacks you can enjoy while you are watching the big game.   Unfortunately we don't have photos of them all.  Hard to believe because some we have made multiple times.

BBQ'd Bacon wrapped Smokies

Unfortunately, this photo was taken before they were brushed with BBQ sauce and  baked.

1 package of low carb little smokies

1 package of bacon, each slice cut into 4 equal pieces

sugar free BBQ sauce

Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon. Stick a toothpick in to hold it in place. Brush with sugar free BBQ sauce. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 for about 35 minutes or until the bacon is as crispy as you want it.

serving size = 4 smokies
Calories      210
Carbs             4
Fat                19
Protein           9

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Here is a closer up photo. I love these things!

1 pound cooked Bob Evans Sausage

2 8oz packages of Cream Cheese

2 cups of shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 TBS Garlic Powder

2 TBS Sour Cream

1 package of real bacon bacon bits

50 to 70 jalapeno halves, seeded

Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

Mix the first 6 items together and stuff the jalapeno halves with the mixture. Place the stuffed peppers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Coat with sugar free BBQ sauce.  Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

If you make 70 halves , 5 halves would be:
Calories       293
Carbs             8
Fat               22
Protein         14

Panino's

Either buy them already made – or make your own a whole lot cheaper!

Mozarella Cheese Sticks

Large Pepperoni Slices

Prosciutto Slices

Salami Slices

Cut each cheese stick in half – long ways. Then cut each half in half long ways – so you end up with 4 long cheese sticks. Then wrap each cheese stick with a slice of meat.

Meat and Cheese Tray

Summer Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Deli-meats & a variety of sliced Cheeses

Not all summer sausage is Keto Friendly ~ you do need to check the label to make sure they don't have added sugars. But many have 0 carbs. Same with the deli-meats – some have added fillers & sugars. Just ask to see the nutrition label or ask them to tell you the carb count.

Sausage & Cheese Balls

1 package Bob Evans Country Sausage

2 cups shredded cheese (pepper jack, Cheddar, Swiss, whatever!)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

Mix all ingredients well. Scoop out with a 1-inch cookie scoop. Roll each scoop into a perfect ball. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes, or until sausage is done.  If desired, brush with sugar free BBQ sauce.


Makes 24 balls, Serving size = 2 balls
Calories      258
Carbs              1
Fat                 21
Protein          15

Burnt Cheese

I know this probably doesn't even sound good to some of you ~ but don't knock it til you have tried it.  I think it's a great replacement for chips and fries.

Shredded Cheese (any flavor)

butter

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Powdered Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a skillet, then add the shredded cheese and seasonings (including the parmesan cheese). Fry until burned! Cut into “chips”.

For an added treat, dip the “chips” in a low carb Salsa or Gordo's Cheese Dip.

You can actually also buy them already made - this is basically the same thing - Crisp cheese , they just are not burnt.

Air Fried Zucchini Chips

2 Zucchini, sliced into very thin chips

1 tbsp powdered ranch dressing seasoning mix

1 tbsp Italian Seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the seasonings and then place in Air Fryer Basket. Air fry for 6 minutes, flip and fry an additional 6 minutes.

Check the chips and remove any that look good and crispy. Shake the basket and fry a few minutes longer. Repeat until all chips are good and crispy.

Brussels Sprout Chips

1 pound Brussels Sprouts, cut into chips

salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder – to taste

¼ cup olive oil

1 package of finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Place the Brussels Sprout Chips in a bowl and toss with the seasonings. Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and top with ½ of the finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake 425 for 10 minutes. Take out and flip and then top with the remaining cheese. Bake another 10 minutes or until the cheese is crispy & burnt!

Pizza

If everyone else wants to order pizza, fix yourself a Keto friendly pizza. Either the Mug Pizza or The Chaffle Pizza! I would suggest using a regular waffle iron rather than the mini if you are making a Chaffle pizza though. That, or make more than one. You can find the recipe for both of these Keto Friendly Pizzas in my “Meals” blog entry. 

This is only a few ideas of some low carb snacks you can make for special events like the Super Bowl.   I know there are some that I am forgetting (like Air Fried Pickles!)  but hopefully this gives you some ideas so you can enjoy the big day without feeling like you are being deprived of some tasty snacks while everyone else is loading up with carbs.