Keto Pigs in a Blanket
Little smoked sausages wrapped in soft, golden fathead dough. It’s the party-tray favorite, made with mozzarella and almond flour instead of crescent rolls.
Nutrition per serving
3 pigs in a blanket- Net carbs
- 2g
- Calories
- 239kcal
- Protein
- 11g
- Fat
- 21g
- Total carbs
- 3.1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Nut-free (coconut flour): Coconut flour replaces the almond flour for nut-free parties. The dough is a little firmer and less stretchy.
- Knead the coconut flour into the melted cheese and let the dough rest 5 minutes before rolling. It cracks more easily, so press any splits closed as you wrap.
Cheddar & jalapeño: Shredded cheddar and minced jalapeño kneaded into the dough give the blankets a cheesy, spicy kick.
- Knead the cheddar and jalapeño into the dough after the egg. Bake as written; a little melted cheddar may ooze out and crisp on the pan.
Breakfast sausage links: Browned pork breakfast links in place of smoked sausages make a brunch version to serve with mustard or sugar-free syrup.
- Brown the raw links in a skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until cooked through (160°F/71°C). Cool, halve them crosswise and pat dry before wrapping.
- Serve with mustard or a drizzle of sugar-free “maple” syrup.
- Fathead dough
- Filling
- Nice to have (optional)
- Fathead dough
- Filling
- Nice to have (optional)
- Fathead dough
- Filling
- Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
- Fathead dough
- Filling
- Nice to have (optional)
Estimated cost $6.56 for 8 servings ($0.82 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment.
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Microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese in a large bowl for 60–90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely melted and smooth.
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Stir in the almond flour and baking powder, then the egg. Knead with damp hands into a smooth dough. If it’s too sticky, chill it for 10 minutes; if it stiffens, microwave it for 10 seconds.
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Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment into a rectangle about 12 × 8 inches (30 × 20 cm). Cut it into 24 strips about 1 × 4 inches (2.5 × 10 cm).
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Wrap a strip around the middle of each sausage, pinch the end to seal and set it seam side down on the pan. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until deep golden and the sausages are steaming hot (165°F/74°C). Cool 5 minutes and serve with mustard.
Tips for success
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Use fully cooked cocktail sausages, or cut regular hot dogs or smoked sausage into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. - Dry sausages are key: any moisture keeps the dough from sticking, and the wraps unravel.
- The same dough makes pizza bites and fathead pizza.
Storage & meal prepMeal-prep friendly
- Keeps 4 days in the fridge
- Freezes up to 2 months
Reheat: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes (12–15 from frozen), or in an air fryer for 4–5 minutes.
Prep tip: Freeze baked ones on a tray, then bag them; they reheat straight from frozen for quick snacks and lunch boxes.
Refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze baked pigs in a blanket up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes (12–15 from frozen).
Variations
3 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosNut-free (coconut flour)
DietCoconut flour replaces the almond flour for nut-free parties. The dough is a little firmer and less stretchy.
- blanched almond flour → coconut flour
2.1 g net · 196 kcal · 9.9 g protein · 16 g fat · ≈$0.66 per serving (+0.1 g net carbs vs the original)
Cheddar & jalapeño
FlavorShredded cheddar and minced jalapeño kneaded into the dough give the blankets a cheesy, spicy kick.
- + ½ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar
- + 2 jalapeños
2.4 g net · 268 kcal · 13 g protein · 23 g fat · ≈$0.93 per serving (+0.4 g net carbs vs the original)
Breakfast sausage links
ProteinBrowned pork breakfast links in place of smoked sausages make a brunch version to serve with mustard or sugar-free syrup.
- cocktail smoked sausages (about 8 oz) → breakfast sausage links (about 12 oz raw)
2.5 g net · 263 kcal · 12 g protein · 23 g fat · ≈$0.82 per serving (+0.5 g net carbs vs the original)
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