Keto Chicken Bacon Cheese Roll-Ups
These are the snack that disappears before dinner — golden cheese shells wrapped around a creamy chicken, bacon, and green onion filling, baked until crisp outside and gooey inside. Every bite is savory, cheesy, and smoky, with that perfect cheese pull.
High in protein, virtually zero carbs, and ready in 25 minutes — the keto roll-up that beats any takeout.
Why You'll Love This
Golden cheese shell, creamy chicken bacon filling
~24g protein per roll-up, only ~2g net carbs
25 minutes, no dough, no breading
The cheese pull alone is worth making them
Amazing Protein Recipes
Keto Chicken Bacon Cheese Roll-Ups
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Total25 min
- Servings6 roll-ups
- Calories315 kcal
- oven
- baking tray
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- For the cheese shells
- For the filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop 1/3-cup mounds of mozzarella onto the sheet, spacing 3 inches apart. Spread each into a thin circle about 5 inches wide.
- Bake 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to golden at the edges. Let cool 1 minute — the circles should be pliable, not crisp.
- Meanwhile, mix the chicken, bacon, cream cheese, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the filling along one edge of each cheese circle.
- Roll up tightly and place seam-side down. Return to the oven for 3–4 minutes to seal and crisp.
- Serve warm with tomato and cucumber on the side.
Notes & Tips
- Low-moisture mozzarella only: Fresh mozzarella releases too much water and never firms up — use the bagged shredded kind.
- Watch the shells: They go from pliable to brittle in under a minute — pull them when the edges just start to golden.
- Roll while warm: The shells firm up fast — work one at a time and roll immediately.
- Parchment is mandatory: The cheese fuses to foil and bare pans — parchment releases cleanly every time.
- Nutrition: Per roll-up (estimate): 340 calories, 24g fat.
- Fridge: Store airtight up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 375°F for 5–6 minutes — the microwave makes them soggy.
- Freezer: Freeze baked roll-ups up to 1 month; reheat in the oven.
Variations & serving ideas
- Turkey version: Swap chicken for shredded turkey and bacon for turkey bacon.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne to the filling.
- Ranch version: Stir 1 tsp ranch seasoning into the filling.
- Different cheese: Cheddar or provolone shells work — cheddar crisps faster, so watch closely.
Storage
- Mix the filling ahead and refrigerate; make the shells and roll fresh when serving.
- The Secret to Cheese Shells That Roll, Not Crack
- The secret is the 1-minute cool and the thin spread. A cheese circle baked until just golden at the edges is still pliable for about a minute — that's your rolling window. Spread too thick and it never sets; bake too long and it shatters. Thin, just-golden, rolled warm — that's the whole trick.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · recipe makes 6 roll-ups
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal |
| Total fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make Keto Chicken Bacon Cheese Roll-Ups?
About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
What ingredients do I need for Keto Chicken Bacon Cheese Roll-Ups?
The key ingredients include chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and green onions. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Fridge: Store airtight up to 3 days. Freezer: Freeze baked roll-ups up to 1 month; reheat in the oven.
What oven temperature does this recipe use?
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Test your knowledge5 quick questions about this recipe
1 / 5
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first!