Grill Up These Low-Carb Cheesy Jalapeno Hot Dogs
Grill Up These Low-Carb Cheesy Jalapeno Hot Dogs
Miss jalapeno poppers? You can still enjoy that zesty flavor.
Elevate your next keto hot dog cookout with the addition of cheese and a jalapeno on the grill. The result? Savory low-carb cheesy jalapeno hot dogs that aren’t too spicy but which satisfy your desire for added flavor!
Hip Tips:
- Wear kitchen gloves to avoid painful hot pepper burn when working with jalapenos.
- The longer you cook the jalapenos, the less spicy they’ll be. If you want them super spicy, leave them pretty crispy on the outside, but if you’re seeking a medium amount of zest, grill until quite soft.
- No grill? No problem! You can cook them in a pan over medium heat on the stove – just keep the lid on to soften the peppers.
- We tried this with a few different kinds of cheese, and they all work well, so consider adding some variety to the filling.
- These dogs are heartier than they look – even if you normally eat more than one hot dog, just one of these may fill you up.
CHEESY JALAPENO HOT DOGS
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 20 MINUTES
Each dog is under 3 net carbs!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 extra large jalapenos (or 8 shorter ones)
- 2 slices American cheese
- 4 hot dogs
- Non-stick cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
1
Heat your grill to medium-high.
2
Slice the hot dogs in half lengthwise – you’ll now have eight halves.
3
Cut strips off of the American cheese that fit the width of a hot dog and place the slices on top of four of the hot dog halves. Then top each hot dog half with another hot dog half, creating a hot dog/cheese “sandwich.”
4
Cut off the top and bottom off of each jalapeno, and use a butter knife or paring knife to core out the seeds and rind inside. You’ll have eight jalapeno “tubes.”
5
Slide two of the jalapeno tubes over each cheesy hot dog.
6
Spray the non-stick cooking spray onto the grill and place the four jalapeno dogs onto the grill. Close the lid and cook. Turn each dog every 3-4 minutes or so to ensure it’s cooked thoroughly on each side.
7
When the pepper is softened to your liking (typically about 10 to 15 minutes), remove from the grill and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Yield: 4, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 208, Total Carbohydrates: 3.6g, Fiber: 0.8g, Net Carbohydrates: 2.8g, Total Fat: 17.2g, Protein: 7.7g
Don’t forget the condiments!
You can either drizzle your favorite condiments onto the dogs as you would on a bun, or you can dip each bite into your favorite sauce!
