These Keto Pigs in a Blanket are the perfect low-carb, kid-friendly dinner! Bonus: they’re under 4 net carbs each!
If you guys follow me on Instagram, you might have seen these keto pigs in a blanket a couple times. I have been working on making the PERFECT keto pigs in a blanket recipe because sometimes we just need to eat like a kid, right?
These low-carb pigs in a blanket are easier than you think. I modified my favorite keto fat head dough to create a dough that is awfully similar to crescent roll dough. It is light, fluffy and pairs perfect with your favorite hot dog or smoked sausage links! They also make absolutely amazing Keto Chili Cheese Dogs!
Ingredients in Keto Pigs in a Blanket
This is a 100% homemade pigs in a blanket recipe that uses my go-to keto dough to wrap the hot dogs. Here’s what you’ll need to make them:
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Almond Flour
- Baking Powder
- Egg White
- Hot Dogs or Smoked Sausage Links
- Optional: Egg wash and seasonings for the top
How to Make Keto Pigs in a Blanket
It’s so easy to make these naturally gluten-free pigs in a blanket! First, you’ll make the keto fathead dough and then you’ll assemble the pigs in a blanket.
How to Make Dough for Pigs in a Blanket
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese.
- Heat in 30-second increments until cheese is completely melted. Stir to combine.
- In a second smaller bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. Mix in the melted cheeses.
- When the almond flour and cheese are nearly combined, add in a beaten egg white and stir well
How to Assemble Pigs in a Blanket
- Lay the dough on a silicone baking sheet.
- Place a second silicone baking sheet on top and spread the dough into a thin rectangle.
- Slice the dough into 6 strips.
- Wrap the dough around the hot dogs, overlapping slightly.
- Lastly, brush with an egg white and sprinkle with salt or Everything But the Bagel Seasoning if you wish.
How Long to Cook Pigs in a Blanket?
These keto and gluten-free pigs in a blanket need to bake at 350F for about 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
How Many Carbs are in Keto Pigs in a Blanket?
This can vary depending on the variety of meat that you use. For this recipe, I used Johnsonville Smoked Sausage links, which has 2 net carbs per link. That is on the higher end of most of the brands I checked. Generally hot dogs are 2-1 net carbs per link.
The low-carb dough in this recipe has 2.1 net carbs if you divide it into 6 sections to make 6 pigs in a blanket. So my version using Johnsonville Smoked Sausage were about 4 net carbs each. However, if you use a lower carb meat yours may come in closer to 3 net carbs each.
What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket
I love that this is a 30-minute meal that even picky eaters will love! You can serve with a quick garden salad to keep things nice and easy, but if you want a few options for other side dishes these are some of my favorites!
- Crispy Green Bean Fries (air fryer and oven option)
- Keto Chili Cheese Chips (about ONE net carb per serving!)
- Air Fryer Broccoli (drizzled with garlic butter and parmesan)
- Crispy Zucchini Fries (seriously my favorite low-carb side dish ever)
Tips for Making Homemade Pigs in a Blanket
- I’ve only made this recipe as written, so I can’t suggest an alternative to the almond flour.
- I highly suggest investing in a set of silicone baking mats. They make this recipe much easier and it is also the key to making amazing keto taquitos!
- If you don’t have a silicone baking mat, use parchment paper or foil to line your baking tray. You should also spray it with a nonstick spray!
More Keto-Friendly Dinner Recipes:
- Keto Chili Cheese Dogs
- Keto Taco Cups
- Keto Pizza Bites
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
- Keto Steak Rolls
Keto Pigs in a Blanket
These Keto Pigs in a Blanket are the perfect low-carb, kid-friendly dinner! Bonus: they're under 4 net carbs each!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pigs in a Blanket:
- 1 package (6 count) hot dogs or smoked sausage links
- 1 egg white, beaten (for egg wash to brush on top)
- Optional: Everything But the Bagel Seasoning or Flake Salt
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat in 30-second increments until cheese is completely melted.
- Stir the cheeses so they are combined.
- In a second smaller bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. Mix the almond flour with the the melted cheeses.
- When the almond flour and cheese are nearly combined, add in a beaten egg white and stir well
- Using your hands work the dough to make sure the egg white is completely worked into the dough (no streaks of egg whites visible). If the dough seems too wet, just add 1 tablespoon of almond flour at a time until it feels right.
Assemble the pigs in a blanket:
- Lay the dough on a silicone baking sheet. Place a second silicone baking sheet on top and spread the dough into a thin rectangle.
- Slice the dough into 6 strips.
- Wrap the dough around the hot dogs, overlapping slightly.
- Lastly, brush with an egg white and sprinkle with salt or Everything But the Bagel Seasoning if you wish.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
In the nutrition information below please note I have calculated the nutrition of the dough PER each pig in a blanket. You must add the nutrtion from the specific brand of hot dog or smoked sausage you use to know your exact net carb count.
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Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket( calculated WITHOUT MEAT) so add the net carbs of the hot dog you useAmount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 9.9mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 2.9gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 10.6g
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