These low-carb, gluten-free bagel dogs are perfect for lunch or a snack. The dough is pretty simple to make. By adding xanthan gum, the almond meal does not have a crumbly texture after it is baked. Find low-sugar kosher hot dogs for low-sucrose diets.

Sucrose and starch tolerance vary. Individuals may need to modify the recipe to meet personal diet goals.

Ingredients

• 4 kosher hot dogs
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ¾ cup almond meal/flour
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 eggs (one for dough, one for egg wash)

Everything Spice Mix

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
• 2 teaspoons dried, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon pretzel salt or other coarse salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silpat.
2. Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a medium-sized microwaveable bowl, and microwave for about 1½ minutes.
   Stir to combine everything. Make sure all the cheese is melted.
3. In a separate bowl, add almond meal, 1 egg and xanthan gum. Mix until combined.
4. Add the hot cheese to the almond mixture, and work them into each other. Using a rubber spatula works, or wetting your hands and kneading it in the bowl. Mix until you have a homogeneous dough.
5. Portion dough into 4 balls. On a silpat or parchment paper, gently roll each ball out to about 15″ log. Having wet hands will help from sticking to you.
6. Wrap one piece of dough around each hot dog.
7. Beat remaining egg in a small bowl to make your egg wash. Brush onto each dog.
8. Mix all of the Everything Spice Mix ingredients into a medium bowl and dip each dog into it, covering the dough completely.
9. Place dogs on lined sheet pan and bake for about 20 minutes. The dough should be slightly golden.

Recipe from: The Primitive Palate