Posted by Keto Hot Dogs – aka Keto pretzel dogs or Keto Crescent dogs are basically beef hot dogs wrapped in thinly rolled fathead dough, brushed with egg yolk and topped with everything bagel seasoning.
Duration:
Prep time:10 MINS
Cook time:20 MINS
Total time:30 MINS
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 hot dogs
For the dough:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 oz full fat cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder — optional
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning — optional
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour — reserve 1/4 cup to roll the dough with
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk — optional
- 1 tbsp water — optional
- everything bagel seasoning — sesame seeds, poppy seeds or coarse salt for topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
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In a bowl, combine the mozzarella and cream cheese and heat over a double boiler or in the microwave until the cheese is melted. Stir to combine the cream cheese with the melted mozzarella.
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Let it cool for 2 minutes, then add in the salt, baking powder and 1 3/4 cups of the almond flour. dd one beaten egg. Stir with a spatula to incorporate. Alternatively if the cheese is not too hot to handle, knead with your hands.
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Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning (both optional). Mix to combine.
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Sprinkle almond flour on a working surface. Add the dough. Roll out into a rectangle, 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut 8 small rectangles, to just cover around each hot dog.
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Wrap hot dogs into the dough, place on a baking sheet.
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolk and water. Brush the tops of the dogs with egg wash. Sprinkle sesame seeds or seasoning on top (optional).
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Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
| Calories: 393| Fat: 28g| Saturated Fat: 8g| Cholesterol: 95mg| Sodium: 661mg| Potassium: 167mg| Carbohydrates: 5g| Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 18g|