Keto Ham & Pepperoni Pockets are low-carb and keto snacks. These snacks are very flavorful and delicious, and the fathead dough is stuffed with a combination of ham, pepperoni, and cheddar cheese. These hot pockets are the best choice for lunch or dinner, regardless of whether you’re on a keto diet or simply want to reduce the carb content. The fat head dough is prepared very simply and uses the cream cheese, almond flour, & mozzarella and produces a soft, durable, and stabilizing crust. The Keto Ham & Pepperoni Pockets are filled with cheese, and they are crispy on the exterior. These hot pockets store and reheat well, so we can make them for meal prep. We can have these hot pockets by themselves or have them with the keto dipping sauce or side salad.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Cook time: Twenty mints.
- Total time: Thirty-five mints.
- Serving size: 1 Hot Pocket
- Calories: 390 Kcal
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: Fifteen mints.
- Course: Lunch, Snack, Dinner
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 & ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Two tablespoon cream cheese
- One cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ cup ham
- ½ cup pepperoni
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp. Parmesan
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- It is added to the fathead dough as it provides the elastic and melted base to prepare this dough.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It is added to the dough to help bind the components and to make it creamy.
- The elastic, melted foundation for the fathead dough is provided by mozzarella cheese.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- It is low-carb flour, and it adds structure, and we have to use the fine almond flour.
EGGS:
- The eggs will act as a binding agent, and it also provides flexibility.
GARLIC SEASONING:
- It is added to make the filling tasty and flavorful without the additional carbs.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- It is added to the dish to provide the authentic Italian flavor, and it also provides an herbaceous and rich taste.
HAM:
- It is added to provide a smoky taste in the dish.
PEPPERONI SLICES:
- It is added to provide the traditional pizza flavor and also to make it a little spicy.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We add the cheese to add the richness and gooey property to these pockets.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We are using Parmesan cheese in the hot pockets to add a salty taste to this snack.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can turn the oven on at 375 degrees F.
- Now we can put parchment paper on a baking pan.
- We can melt the cream cheese & mozzarella together in a bowl in the microwave for approximately 1 minute and mix until smooth.
- Now we can add the egg, almond flour, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to the melted cheese mixture and mix until the dough is smooth.
- We can put the dough on a parchment sheet and form a thin sheet.
- Take the knife and cut the dough sheet into four equal pieces.
- We can place the cheddar, pepperoni, & ham on one side of each rectangle and fold the other side and pinch the dough to seal the edges.
- Now we can put the pockets on the sheet and sprinkle the cheese on the pockets.
- Then we can bake the pockets for eighteen to twenty minutes.
- We can cool down the pockets and serve them warm.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Serve these hot pockets with low-carb marinara sauce on the side.
- We can have these pockets with the salad for a graceful lunch.
- You would have these hot pockets with the keto dip, like ranch or garlic aioli.
- Serve roasted cauliflower or broccoli along with these pockets.
- These hot pockets make a great lunch for a busy time.
- We can cut into little pockets for appetizers during a party.
TIPS:
- We can chill the dough for ten minutes to prevent the sticky dough.
- You have to tightly seal the edges to prevent the cheese leakages.
- We would have to utilize the silicon mat to avoid the dough from getting stick.
- You would also utilize the other meat in the palace of ham and pepperoni.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would place these pockets in the box and store these pockets for four days.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the individual pockets in the aluminum foil and preserve these pockets for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare the dough before the time?
- We can prepare the dough and preserve the dough for 3 days in the fridge and assemble when required.
Are these Hot Pockets kid-friendly?
- These hot pockets are mildly seasoned and very flavorful, so they are kid-friendly as well.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 390 kcal
Net carbs: 5g
Total carbs: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 30g
Sodium: 820mg
Potassium: 180mg
Calcium: 200mg
Iron: 1.3mg
Vitamin A: 350IU
Serving size: 1 Hot Pocket