Keto Hot Dogs

posted by Lyubomira on March 7, 2019
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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.

Keto Hot Dogs On A Baking Dish

The perfect low-carb snack or meal. Even my 2 year old (who is not on low-carb diet) loves these dogs.

Hmm Bagel Dogs at the mall, have you had them? When I’m in a rush and very hungry the smell hits me and I used to have to get one. Things have changed these days and I constantly work on controlling what I buy, cook and eat.

The good news is that now you can make homemade Keto Hot Dogs (Pretzel Dogs) in just 30 minutes with some simple ingredients.

These low-carb hot dogs can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.

Keto hot dogs on a baking sheet

Can you eat hot dog on low-carb/ Keto diet?

Yes, you can eat hot dog meat while on Keto diet. Since they are meat based and low in carbs you can eat them without the bun.

But I have a better idea – why not make a low-carb bun and you  can enjoy your favorite hot dog minus the extra carbs. Yes I know, fathead dough does not taste like regular hot dog bun, but honestly I love these so much and I don’t miss the real thing.

Keto hot dog on a tray

What ingredients do I need to make these Keto Hot Dogs?

  • 8 hot dogs

For the dough:

  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cream cheese
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • garlic powder (optional)
  • Italian seasoning (optional)
  • almond flour
  • large egg
  • egg yolk (optional)
  • water (optional)
  • everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or coarse salt for topping

What kind of hot dogs to use to make these low-carb pretzel dogs?

Any meat based hot dogs, that are relatively low in carbs (and sodium preferably) will work in the recipe. The higher the quality the better. I personally like using all beef hot dogs to make low-carb pretzel dogs.

How to make Keto hot dogs?

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.

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.

Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning (both optional). Mix to combine.

Sprinkle almond flour on a working surface. Add the dough. Roll out into a rectangle, 1/4 to 1/8  inch thick.

Unbaked Keto hot dogs on a baking dish

Cut 8 small rectangles, to just cover around each hot dog.

Wrap hot dogs into the dough, place on a baking sheet.

Preheat oven to 400 F.

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).

Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden.

Keto Pretzel Dogs on a baking sheet

Each Low-Carb Keto Pretzel Dog is 5 net carbs.

These hot dogs are pretty filling.

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Servings: 8

Keto Hot Dogs

Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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.
Keto Hot Dogs On A Baking Dish
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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
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning (both optional). Mix to combine.
  4. Sprinkle almond flour on a working surface. Add the dough. Roll out into a rectangle, 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Cut 8 small rectangles, to just cover around each hot dog.
  6. Wrap hot dogs into the dough, place on a baking sheet.
  7. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  8. 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).
  9. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto Hot Dogs

Nutrition Information

Calories: 393, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 661mg, Potassium: 167mg, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 18g, Vitamin A: 345%, Calcium: 251%, Iron: 2.5%
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originally posted on March 7, 2019 last updated on November 6, 2022
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