These Keto Pastry Wrapped Cocktail Franks are a low-carb twist on the traditional pigs in a blanket. These cocktail sausages are made with little smokies that are stuffed with a cheese spread and wrapped in a cheesy fat head dough. And, with only 3 g net carbs per serving they are a holiday or game day hit!
❤️ Why you'll love it
Low carb lifestyle: these cheesy cocktail sausages are perfect for those following the keto diet or anyone wanting to keep their carb count down.
Cheesy flavor: the main ingredient in the dough is cheese, and with the cheese stuffed into the little piggies, these little appetizer pack a punch of cheese flavor in every bite!
Perfect appetizer: whether you are following a low-carb diet or not, everyone will love these mini pigs in a blanket!
🥘 Ingredients
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Tiny cocktail franks
Cheese spread - I used a pub cheese spread, you can find these in grocery stores in the cheese section. I especially like the pub cheese you can find at Trader Joe markets.
Part-skim mozzarella cheese
Onion powder
Large eggs
🔪 How to make Keto Pastry Wrapped Cocktail Franks
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Remove franks from package and cut a slit partway down the center of the cocktail frank. Place about 1 teaspoon cheese spread in center of cocktail frank. Repeat with all franks. Set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, heat mozzarella cheese and cream cheese for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir the cheese mixture. Return cheese mixture to the microwave and cook it for about 30-45 seconds longer. Remove from microwave and stir until cheese is combined.
- In a small bowl combine almond flour, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Add the eggs, the almond flour mixture and salt to the melted cheeses. Stir the dough mixture well until all ingredients are well combined and looks like a well formed pliable dough ball.
- Cut the roll of keto dough in half and roll ½ of the dough out onto a board floured lightly with almond flour. Cut dough into ½ inch thick strips. If dough sticks to the board, roll the dough strip with your hands and it will come back together. Wrap dough around each frank and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven or until dough is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to serving platter. Makes 42 cocktail franks.
🥄 Equipment
Sharp knife
Spreader
Large microwave safe bowl
Wooden spoon
Parchment paper
Rolling Pin
Pizza cutter
Pastry brush
Cooling rack
🥫Storage
Refrigerate: store any leftover cocktail franks in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
Freezer: to store unbaked keto pigs in a blanket recipe in the freezer, place cocktail franks wrapped in fathead dough on a parchment lined baking sheet in the freezer until frozen. Transfer to an airtight storage bag and keep in the freezer up to 3 months.
To bake from frozen: place low carb pigs in a blanket on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake 25 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
📖 Variations
Bacon-Wrapped Delight: skip the fathead dough and wrap each cocktail frank in thin sliced bacon strips
Spicy Jalapeño Twist: Incorporate a kick of heat by adding diced jalapeños to the cheese stuffing for a spicy and cheesy surprise within the pastry-wrapped franks.
Herb and Garlic Infusion: Elevate the flavor profile by 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and garlic into the pastry dough.
Sausage twist: use a variety of sausages, you can use big links and cut them into smaller pieces, kielbasa, or hot dogs.
💭 Tips
- Work quickly with the fathead dough as it can become more challenging to handle as it cools and solidifies. If it does start to stiffen up, place it back in the microwave for in 30 second intervals until soft enough to work with.
- Knead the dough until all ingredients are well combined and you have a uniform, smooth texture. This helps avoid a crumbly or uneven dough.
- Roll out your dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent it from sticking to the rolling pin or countertop.
- If desired, coat the dough with an egg wash before baking and sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
📚 Related Recipes
Everyone loves these franks with pushcart onions!
Try these Buffalo Style Stuffed Eggs for your next party!
Keto Pigs in a Blanket with Everything Bagel Seasoning are another great way to enjoy these little smokies!
These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are always a party hit.
🍽 Serve with..
Serve these keto pastry wrapped cocktail franks with your favorite marinara sauce, dipping mustard, or barbecue sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Pastry Wrapped Cheesy Cocktail Franks
Equipment
- Cheese spreader
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Ingredients
- 13 ounces cocktail franks
- ⅔ cup Cheese Spread divided
- 1¾ cups almond flour
- 1½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Remove franks from package and cut a slit partway down the center of the cocktail frank. Place about 1 teaspoon cheese spread in center of cocktail frank. Repeat with all franks. Set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, heat mozzarella cheese and cream cheese for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir the cheese mixture. Return cheese mixture to the microwave and cook it for about 30-45 seconds longer. Remove from microwave and stir until cheese is combined.
- In a small bowl combine almond flour, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Add the eggs, the almond flour mixture and salt to the melted cheeses. Stir the dough mixture well until all ingredients are well combined and looks like a well formed pliable dough ball.
- Cut the roll of keto dough in half and roll ½ of the dough out onto a board floured lightly with almond flour. Cut dough into ½ inch thick strips. If dough sticks to the board, roll the dough strip with your hands and it will come back together. Wrap dough around each frank and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven or until dough is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to serving platter. Makes 42 cocktail franks.
