How to Build a Keto Cheese Board 🧀

Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed journey with our sensational Keto Cheese Board. If you're a cheese lover (and let's be real, who isn't?), this cheese platter will be your new obsession. We're talking crispy bacon, velvety Gruyere, sharp white cheddar, and more savory goodness. But there's more – we're elevating the taste with caramelized onions, a touch of garlic, and an assortment of creamy textures like sour cream and Mayo.

This recipe is sponsored by our favorite Moon Cheese to bring you the ultimate guide to creating your own Magnificent Keto Cheese Board.

Preparation and cooking overview

This Keto Cheese Board with Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip is super easy to make! Begin by chopping bacon and sautéing it in an 8" cast-iron skillet until perfectly browned. Then, introduce the star of the show: soft caramelized onions and a hint of garlic. After combining the dream team of cheeses, it's a quick oven bake for 20 minutes – just enough time to prepare for a remarkable cheesy delight!

Chef's note

Take your Keto Cheese Board to the next level of deliciousness. Switch up the cheese lineup with your favorites – we're talking smoked gouda, tangy goat cheese, or even a sprinkle of spicy pepper jack. And if you're feeling extra creative, toss in some chopped fresh herbs like chives or rosemary for an aromatic twist.

For more inspiration check out our Snacks recipe.

🧀 Ingredients for this keto cheese platter recipe

You need these ingredients to assemble a Low-Carb Cheese Board!

Ingredients for caramelized onion bacon dip

Ingredient substitutions

Additional ingredients

Let's take this keto snack tray to the next level by adding some tasty ingredients that'll complement the main flavors beautifully:

Types of cured meat

The best thing about this cheese board is the versatility it brings! You can opt for any cured meat of your choice without worrying about the carb counts! Here are some keto-friendly options:

Types of cheese

What's a cheese board without loads of cheese to enjoy? You can add your favorite cheese, let it be soft, hard, or a funky one! It won't derail you from your keto diet!

Most cheeses are naturally low in carbs; avoid those with added fruit preserves or dried fruit.

Optional sauces

You can present your cheese board with plenty of keto sauce options. These are our favorite low-carb sauces to kill the hunger pangs:

Cooking tools required

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How to make Keto Cheese Board and Caramelized Onion Dip: step-by-step guide

Cooking methods

Preparation steps

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. Slice the onions.
3. Shred the cheeses.

Cooking steps

Make the caramelized onion dip

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Chop the bacon into small pieces and place them in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
3. Brown the bacon until crispy, then set it aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon oil in the skillet.
4. Add the sliced onions to the skillet with the remaining bacon grease. Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they become soft and caramelized, which should take around 20 minutes.
5. Introduce the garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until it's soft. Then, add the cooked bacon and all the other ingredients except for the parmesan. Mix everything well. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Assemble the cheese board

1. For your accompaniments, gather an assortment of salami, pork rinds, blueberries, cornichons, cauliflower florets, asparagus, radishes, blue cheese, a wedge of brie cheese, Moon Cheese, and aged cheddar.
2. To assemble the board, place the skillet of the caramelized onion dip in the center of your serving area.
3. Artfully arrange the accompaniments around the dip, creating an appealing and inviting display.

Chef's pro tip

Avoid overcooking the onions. Regularly stir and monitor the heat to prevent them from becoming too dark during caramelization. Allow the onions to work their magic for a perfectly caramelized texture.

What to serve with keto cheese board?

Here are some fantastic food pairings to serve alongside your delectable keto cheese board:

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Storage instructions

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion

Our Keto Cheese Board is full of fun and flavor! With our delicious keto onion dip, this cheese platter becomes the best appetizer!

So gather your friends, pop open that sparkling water (or a keto-friendly beverage), and let the good times roll with every dip and crunch. Movie time is going to be too good with it!

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📖 Recipe

Keto Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon

This hot onion dip is perfect for dipping and scooping with your favorite low-carb crackers and vegetables!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramilized onion dip, charcuterie board, cheese, cheese board, low carb, onion dip, snack

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 12

Calories: 190kcal

Ingredients

For keto cheese platter

• Moon Cheese
• Cured meat of your choice
• Pork Rinds
• Low-carb crackers
• Pickled asparagus
• Cocktail onions
• Pickles green beans
• Cornichons
• Peppers
• Nuts
• Keto-friendly berries like blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries
• Fresh vegetables like cauliflower and radishes
• Olives

For caramelized onion bacon dip

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• ½ cup shredded white cheddar
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Make the caramelized onion dip

• Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Chop the bacon into small pieces and place them in an 8" cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Brown the bacon until crispy, then set it aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon oil in the skillet.
• Add the sliced onions to the skillet with the remaining bacon grease. Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they become soft and caramelized, which should take around 20 minutes.
• Introduce the garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until it's soft. Then, add the cooked bacon and all the other ingredients except for the parmesan. Mix everything well. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Assemble the cheese board

• For your accompaniments, gather an assortment of salami, pork rinds, blueberries, cornichons, cauliflower florets, asparagus, radishes, blue cheese, a wedge of brie cheese, Moon Cheese, and aged cheddar.
• To assemble the board, place the skillet of the caramelized onion dip in the center of your serving area.
• Artfully arrange the accompaniments around the dip, creating an appealing and inviting display.

Notes

Nutritional information is for the dip only, any other items you add to the board will change the nutritional information.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Keto Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 32mg11%

Sodium 264mg11%

Potassium 58mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 233IU5%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 184mg18%

Iron 1mg6%

*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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