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🧀🌶️ Cheesy Ham & Jalapeño Bites

High-Protein • Keto-Friendly • 1 Net Carb Each • Perfect for Meal Prep

These savory bites are soft inside, golden outside, and loaded with cheesy, smoky, slightly spicy flavor. They’re ideal for snacks, breakfast, or party trays — and they keep beautifully for the week.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 14–16 minutes
Makes: 18–20 bites

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped ham
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tbsp unflavored protein powder (optional, boost protein)
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional: green onions, paprika, everything bagel seasoning

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease mini muffin pan.

2️⃣ In a bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined.

3️⃣ Spoon mixture into mini muffin cups, lightly press.

4️⃣ Bake 14–16 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5️⃣ Cool 5 minutes before removing.

🥗 Nutrition (per bite – approx, makes 20)

• Calories: ~55
• Protein: ~5 g
• Fat: ~4 g
• Carbs: ~1 g
• Fiber: ~0.4 g
• Net carbs: ~0.6 g

✔ Keto-friendly
✔ High-protein
✔ Gluten-free
✔ Meal-prep approved
✔ Freezer-friendly

💡 Tips & Variations

• Extra protein: add 1 more egg white
• Milder: replace jalapeños with bell pepper
• Spicier: add pinch cayenne
• Air fryer: 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes
• Storage: 5 days fridge | 2 months freezer