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 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
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
Per Serving: Calories: 393 | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 167mg | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 18g|
