Cheese & Bacon Protein Discs

Cheese & Bacon Protein Discs

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

250g full fat Philadelphia cream cheese
150g bacon pieces
1 shallot, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 scoops (60g) pure protein powder
1/2 cup fresh parsley, shredded

Method:

Place the bacon, shallots and garlic in a heavy based frying pan and sauté in cooking spray for 3-4 minutes until the shallots soften
Set aside to cool slightly
Place the cream cheese in a microwave for 15-20 seconds or long enough for the cream cheese to be easily mixed
Add the protein powder, bacon mix and Parmesan cheese and mix with a fork until well combined
Dollop the mixture into a rough log shape in the middle of a piece of plastic wrap
Roll up into a log shape approximately 3-4cm round and compacting the log as you roll
On a second piece of plastic wrap that is played out flat spread the chopped parsley
Gently tip the log out of the first plastic wrap and lay the log onto the chopped parsley and roll until it’s fully coated
Repeat the rolling process in the second piece of plastic wrap
Place in the freezer for at least 60 minutes rolled before slicing
Remove from the freezer and using a sharp knife cut into 12 even sized discs.

Nutritional Value per disc:

Calories: 143
Total fat: 9.6g
Total carbohydrates: 1.3g
Protein: 10.7g

Recipe Notes:

Store covered in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer for up to 6 months
Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.