Description

These savory bites are a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying cravings or sharing with friends. Imagine miniature sausages embraced by a tender, flaky dough, brushed with melted butter, and baked to a beautiful golden-brown hue. The aroma alone is enough to tempt anyone!

These aren't your average pigs in a blanket; the dough is a special blend of almond flour and cheese, offering a unique texture and subtly nutty flavor that complements the savory sausage perfectly. While the dough requires a bit of gentle handling to roll out, the reward is a flaky, buttery crust that rivals even the best homemade pastry. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast: the crispness of the golden crust gives way to the juicy, flavorful sausage nestled inside.

The buttery richness of the dough elevates the simple sausage to something truly special. This recipe is easily adaptable – make as many or as few as you desire. Leftovers, if there are any, can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and reheated for a quick and satisfying snack.

These little bites are a classic comfort food, reminiscent of childhood parties and festive gatherings. Their ease of preparation makes them ideal for casual get-togethers, and their universal appeal ensures they'll be a hit with both kids and adults. While the exact origin of pigs in a blanket is debated, their popularity is undeniable.

Traditionally made with crescent roll dough, this version offers a delicious twist with its almond flour-based crust. The cocktail sausages are readily available in most grocery stores, typically found among the other pre-cooked sausage varieties. If cocktail sausages are unavailable, small hotdogs, cut into bite-sized pieces, make a fine substitute.

For those in regions where hotdogs are scarce, explore other processed pork options such as small smoked salami or sausages. Ultimately, any pork-based sausage that can be cut into a small, manageable size will work beautifully in this recipe, allowing you to customize the flavors to your liking.

Preparation Time

Prep Time

1 h 30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

2 h 0 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 piece serving

Calories

175 Kcal

Carbs

2 g

Fiber

0 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

8 g

Fats

15 g

Saturated Fats 7 g

Unsaturated Fats 7 g

Cholestrol 40 mg

Sodium 250 mg

Potassium 30 mg

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Name: Keto Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: PTNaNHNaNM
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: PTNaNHNaNM
Yield: 1 piece
Cuisine: Sides
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Almond flour; 1 dash Salt; 0.5 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese, whole milk; 1 oz Cream cheese; 0.5 large Raw egg; 12 sausages Pork Cocktail Sausages; 0.5 tbsp Butter, unsalted; 0.5 tsp Sesame seeds; 0.25 tsp Garlic powder

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Ingredients

Almond flour

0.5 cup

Salt

1 dash

Mozzarella cheese, whole milk

0.5 cup, shredded

Cream cheese

1 oz

Raw egg

0.5 large

Pork Cocktail Sausages

12 sausages

Butter, unsalted

0.5 tbsp

Sesame seeds

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.25 tsp

Instructions

Make the fathead dough for the blanket at least 1 hour beforehand or as early as the day before. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and salt, and set the bowl aside. In a heat-safe container, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together in 30-second intervals in the microwave. Once the mozzarella and cream cheese are stirred together into a uniform, melty wad of cheese, stir the egg into the container. Mix until the egg separates into lumpy pieces, separates the cheese mixture, and combines back together as a loose mixture.

Pour the cheese and egg mixture into the bowl of almond flour. Mix the ingredients together until a soft, sticky dough forms. You can use your hand to knead the dough in the bowl or transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and use the plastic wrap to knead the dough. When the dough has come together without any large white streaks, wrap the dough in clean plastic wrap and store it in your refrigerator.

Let the dough chill in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but you may need to chill for longer until the dough is firm. To speed up the process, keep the dough in your freezer for up to 30 minutes, then finish the chilling process in the refrigerator. When it 's time to assemble the pigs in a blanket, turn on the oven to preheat to 350 degrees and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Between 2 new clean sheets of parchment paper, roll the cold fathead dough out into a 6x12 rectangle. You can trim the edges to help even out your rectangle, but it doesn have to be perfect.

Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 3x1 pieces - one for each pig in a blanket. Roll a cocktail weenie in each strip of dough, and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the pig in place. Arrange the wrapped pigs in a blanket on your prepared sheet tray, laying the seam of the dough down on the parchment. In a small dish, melt the butter in your microwave and brush it liberally over the top of each pig in a blanket. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and garlic powder over the butter, and set the tray in your oven.

Bake the pigs in a blanket for 30 minutes or longer until they 're done. For doneness, the dough should be golden brown on top with a slightly flakey texture and the ends of the cocktail weenies will be browned. Let the pigs in a blanket cool for just a couple of minutes before serving. You can dip the Keto snack in ketchup, mustard, cheese sauce, or another favorite Keto condiment.

Keto Pigs in a Blanket Recipe