Keto Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.Dough Measure out dry ingredients and set aside

Step 2

Mix mozzarella and the cream cheese in microwave safe bowl, heat for 1 min then stir, repeat in 30 second intervals until mixture combines

Step 3

Transfer cheese mixture to a standing mixer with paddle attachment and beat till smooth—scrape as needed.Add eggs to mixture and mix well

Step 4

Once the cheese mixture is smooth add the dry ingredients and mix well until incorporated

Step 5

Using your hands, pull the dough into a large ball and then divide into 12 equal balls—cover them with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out

Step 6

Filling In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise and dijon and set aside

Step 7

In another container combine shredded mozzarella and the diced ham, set aside

Step 8

Roll out balls into 6 inch rounds between parchment paper

Step 9

Dough is sticky, so that parchment paper is necessary

Step 10

—If you have a tortilla press now is the time to use it! Spread about one tbsp dijon mayo leaving a half inch border of dough

Step 11

Cut provolone slices in half and place ½ on each side of dough leaving a slight gap in the center for folding

Step 12

Fill with about 3 tbsp ham and mozzarella mixture and fold together dough creating a hand pie then crimp edges being sure you have a good seal

Step 13

Place 6 hand pies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on top

Step 14

Bake for 10 min, repeat with remaining 6 pies

Step 15

Allow pies to cool slightly on the baking sheet and then cool completely on a cooling rack

Step 16

Notes:See above for freezing and refrigeration instructions.Pizza, these work wonderfully as a pizza crust

Step 17

For personal pizza divide the dough into 6 balls rather than 12 which makes two Keto crust servings per personal pizza, or make two whole 10/12 inch crusts which would equal 6 servings per pizza

Step 18

Press them out and bake them on parchment at 400 for about 5 min-7 min, they will be firm but slightly underdone

Step 19

Let them cool and then top with your choice of pizza toppings, bake for another 5-7 min or until done to your liking.4 net carbs per serving 19.2 g fat 13.9 g protein These values include one serving of dough and do not count the filling.