These easy Keto hot dog buns are essential for any summer grill-out or backyard barbeque! Now you can enjoy a good old fashioned hot dog the low-carb way.
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See Disclaimer.
Keto Hot Dog Buns
Barbeques and grill outs are usually a great place to stay low carb. As long as you ditch the bun and avoid the pasta salad or chips, you’re golden.
But, let’s face it… a hot dog or a burger isn’t quite the same without the bun. That’s why I recommend whipping up a batch of these Keto hot dog buns before you go!
These yummy buns are so easy to make. You only need five ingredients plus spices and about 15 minutes to prep them. After that, toss them in the oven for about 20 minutes, let them cool, and voila! Perfect low-carb hot dog buns.
You can enjoy them right away, or prep them ahead of time and store in the fridge. They’ll keep super well for several days.
Now, you can enjoy grilling season in all its glory. You’ll be so busy enjoying your Keto-friendly hot dog, you won’t even notice the pasta salad or the chips!
How Many Carbs In Keto Hot Dog Buns?
This recipe is made with fathead dough, which is very popular in the Keto and low carb community. It involves combining almond flour and baking powder with melted cream cheese and mozzarella to create a bread-like texture.
If you’ve never had fathead dough before, this may sound crazy to you. But believe it or not, mozzarella is a perfect ingredient for mimicking the texture of gluten! It’s one of those things you just have to try.
I like to add some xanthan gum to help give the buns some extra chewiness. The cream cheese is also great for giving fathead breads a little more moisture.
With these low-carb ingredients and a little bit of seasoning, each bun comes out to only 6 net carbs per serving. Compare that to traditional hot dog buns, which can have 20 to 25 net carbs each!
What To Serve With Low-Carb Buns
When it comes to hot dog buns, what better to fill them with than a good ole hot dog? Sometimes, you just can’t beat a classic!
However, when shopping for hot dogs, I always recommend checking your labels. You want to avoid brands that sneak in added sugars, unnecessary preservatives, or fillers like extra gluten.
I love topping my hot dog with some homemade ketchup with a kick and diced onion. If you prefer mustard or relish, both of these are great low-carb options as well!
Want to branch out from hot dogs? These buns are great for enjoying bratwurst, chicken or turkey dogs, or any other kinds of sausages. Feel free to use them wherever you’d normally use a hot dog bun!
Can I Store Keto Hot Dog Buns?
You bet! In fact, fathead dough is known for keeping very well in the refrigerator.
Simply store your hot dog buns in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to five days.
When you’re ready to enjoy, I recommend letting them warm up to room temperature. You could also pop them in the oven at 350 degrees to heat them up if you prefer.
How To Make Keto Hot Dog Buns
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese to a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat the cheeses at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and well-combined.
Transfer the cheese mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Blend until a well-combined dough has formed.
Wet your hands slightly and divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll the dough portions into logs about the length of a hot dog.
Round each log of dough into a bun shape, and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
Allow to fully cool, then slice in half lengthwise and top with a hot dog to serve.
Other Keto Bread Recipes From The Keto Option That You Might Like
Keto Hot Dog Buns
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat the cheeses at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and well-combined.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until a well-combined dough has formed.
- Wet your hands slightly and divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll the dough portions into logs about the length of a hot dog.
- Round each log of dough into a bun shape, and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
- Allow to fully cool, then slice in half lengthwise and top with a hot dog to serve.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.
