How to make Ketogenic Bacon and Egg Salad?

For those of you who have no idea what keto is, let me quickly give you a definition.

A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc.

When you eat something high in carbs, your body will produce glucose and insulin.

✓Glucose is the easiest molecule for your body to convert and use as energy so that it will be chosen over any other energy source.

✓Insulin is produced to process the glucose in your bloodstream by taking it around the body.

Since the glucose is being used as a primary energy, your fats are not needed and are therefore stored. Typically on a normal, higher carbohydrate diet, the body will use glucose as the main form of energy. By lowering the intake of carbs, the body is induced into a state known as ketosis.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:
✓½ lb. Bacon
✓6 eggs
✓¾ cup Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
✓½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
✓2 teaspoons chopped scallions
✓2 tablespoons minced red onion
✓3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
✓Salt and ground black pepper to taste
✓Water for boiling egg

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pour water in a cooking pot and then add eggs. Cover the pot and apply heat. Let the water boil rapidly.

  2. Turn the heat off. Let the eggs remain the the covered pot for 10 minutes.

  3. Discard the warm water from the pot and pour cold water into it. You can also add ice to quickly chill the egg. Remove the shell and slice into cubes. Set aside.

  4. Meanwhile, prepare the bacon by heating a pan. Cook each side of the bacon using medium heat for 3 minutes or until the bacon gets crispy. Chop the bacon and set aside.

  5. Combine Lady’s Choice mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, and onion in a bowl. Mix well.

  6. Add sliced eggs, bacon, scallions, and cheese. Fold until well blended.

  7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

  8. Share and enjoy!