If you’ve been watching my Instagram stories you’d know I was testing keto pigs in blanket recipes this entire weekend. As a kid, pigs in a blanket were some of my favourite treats. I never ate them as often as I wanted to, but they have always had a special place in my heart – those and sausage rolls. Yum. This recipe is a spin-off of the classic fathead dough. Luckily, I’ve made this dough lower calorie and lower fat than normal fathead dough. So now, you can enjoy more keto pigs in a blanket with much less guilt.
Before coming up with this recipe, I tried some of the popular keto pigs in a blanket recipes online. To me, a soft dough with a bite makes the perfect dough. I found that the first recipe I tried was gritty, and I wasn’t a fan. This was due to the fact that cream cheese was omitted completely to lower calories and fat macros. The second recipe I tried was a cheesy overload. The dough tasted too much like cheese and was quite soft. While both keto pigs in a blanket recipes were edible I was determined to make a dough that was both soft but had a bite.
I experimented with this dough about 3 times. I found that this dough works best when it has been rolled out and wrapped around the hotdogs. While this method is slightly different than traditional pigs in a blanket, it does contribute to a lower carb count. Having a lower carb count on a ketogenic diet is always a good thing, so I can’t complain. I like to refer to these keto pigs in a blanket to pigs in a thong.
Tips for Success
I used regular Great Value Original Wieners for this recipe. The great thing about Great Value is that they have pork hot dogs, chicken hotdogs, and beef hot dogs. So regardless of your dietary preferences you can try and make these keto pigs in a blanket. I paid $5 for a pack of 24 and I couldn’t complain. If you have Lil Smokies, or those mini spicy sausages those would go great with this recipe as well.
This dish is also an amazing keto appetizer to bring to any event. My non-keto family members loved these and they made quite a dent in my stash. This keto appetizer also freezes well. Don’t be afraid to make some in advance and free them for later use.
In a typical Sarah-Jane fashion, I’d recommend having these with some Cherry Diet Coke.
What condiments do you like to eat your pigs in a blanket with?
Recipe
AuthorSarah-Jane G.CategoryApps & SnacksDifficultyIntermediateMy spin on one of my favourite childhood snacks. These keto pigs in a blanket (thong?) will quickly become a staple in your house. Enjoy these low carb keto pigs in a blanket with your favourite condiments.
Pre-Heat oven to 350°F/205°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. (Don't use Wax Paper! If you don't have parchment use foil.)
Boil Hotdogs according to package instructions. Place in colander and drain. (They need to be dry before wrapping them with dough).
Shread Mozzarella Cheese. Add Mozzarella cheese and Cream Cheese to a saucepan (or microwave for 1 minute). Melt on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Almond Flour and Egg to the mixture and stir until just combined.
Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out until desired thickness is reached.
Cut Hotdogs into 2.
Slice dough into strips. Wrap hot dogs with sliced dough.
Place wrapped hotdogs onto a baking sheet.
Bake for 17-20 minutes.
Serve warm with your favourite condiments.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Pre-Heat oven to 350°F/205°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. (Don't use Wax Paper! If you don't have parchment use foil.)
Boil Hotdogs according to package instructions. Place in colander and drain. (They need to be dry before wrapping them with dough).
Shread Mozzarella Cheese. Add Mozzarella cheese and Cream Cheese to a saucepan (or microwave for 1 minute). Melt on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Almond Flour and Egg to the mixture and stir until just combined.
Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out until desired thickness is reached.
Cut Hotdogs into 2.
Slice dough into strips. Wrap hot dogs with sliced dough.
Place wrapped hotdogs onto a baking sheet.
Bake for 17-20 minutes.
Serve warm with your favourite condiments.
Looks Yummy ! I’m going to try this tomorrow night. Thanks