
Keto Knot & Dip is very delightful and healthy. It is made with tall keto-friendly ingredients, which makes it ideal for people on the keto diet to satisfy their sweet craving without crushing the keto diet. This knot & dip is made with almond flour and a mixture of cream and mozzarella cheese to create a dip. These knots and dips have a delicious texture that resembles the traditional dish with a few carb content. The pretzel is smeared in a tasty mustard butter; roasted till golden, and then sprinkled the coarse salt for a tangy twist. This Keto Knot & Dip snack is ideal for get-togethers, game days, or relaxing evenings, and it is paired with a creamy & cheesy dip made with sharp cheddar & cream cheese.
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STATS:
- Cook time: 15 mints.
- Total time: 35 mints.
- Serving size: 1 soft pretzel + dip
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Cuisine: American / Low-Carb
- Prep time: 20 mints.
- Course: Snack / Appetizer
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Yield: 8 pretzels
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Paper
- Vessel
- Small saucepan
- Knife
- Small bowl
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE PRETZELS:
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1¼ cups almond flour
- One large egg
- One teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt
CHEESE DIP:
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. cream cheese
- ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- Pinch of paprika
FOR THE MUSTARD BUTTER:
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. Dijon or grainy mustard
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We use the mozzarella cheese as it provides the stretchy, gooey base like the fathead dough which also gives the pretzels the chewy, bread-like texture. We have to use low-moisture mozzarella shreds for optimal results.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese makes the dough more indulgent and it also facilitates a smooth binding the cream cheese is also utilized to add a creamy texture to the cheese dips.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour has low carbs and gluten-free & gives the dough body and structure. We have to use finely ground almond flour rather than almond meal to prevent a grainy texture.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder makes the dough slightly rise so that the pretzel is not dense but rather lighter and puffier.
EGGS:
- Egg serves as a binder which helps to keep the dough together and also helps to brown the dough during baking.
SALT:
- Coarse salt is a traditional pretzel topping that improves the flavor overall and flavor. We can use the sea or kosher salt for this purpose.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese is very flavorful and sharp and it melts well and gives the creamy, silky dip that goes well with pretzels.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard adds acidity and it balances the indulgence of the cheese dip and mustard butter.
BUTTER:
- We combine the butter with mustard to create a savory spread for a glossy finish and an additional taste.
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INSTRUCTION:
TO MAKE THE PRETZEL:
- We can turn on the oven and set the temperature at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can put the silicon mat on the tray.
- We add the cream cheese & mozzarella together in a bowl and liquefy for around ninety seconds and mix in halfway.
- Then we can include the baking powder, almond flour, egg, and garlic seasoning, and stir these components till they get well mixed or we get a sticky dough.
- We can divide the dough into 8 equal chunks and roll each chunk into a 12-14-inch-long rope then form a pretzel shape by twisting the dough.
- Then we can transfer the pretzels on a baking sheet and sprinkle the salt over the dough.
- We can bake these pretzels for 13 to 15 minutes or until they get golden bro
CHEESE DIP MAKING:
- We can combine cheddar cheese, heavy cream, paprika, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan on low heat.
- Then we can mix all the components till it gets smooth and cheese gets melted.
TO MAKE THE MUSTARD BUTTER:
- We can combine Dijon mustard; unsalted butter & garlic powder.
- Stir the components until smooth.
- Then we can brush the mustard butter on the warm Keto Knot & Dip before serving for the additional flavor.
TIPS:
- We have to work so fast while the dough is still warm so it helps to shape the dough better and easily.
- You can also apply the oil in the hands or wet the hands so that the dough will get less stuck.
- We should avoid over baking as they get cool they will solidify.
- You can brush the pretzels with the eggs so that they get brown well.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would transfer the leftover pretzels to the airtight container and store these pretzels for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You could store these pretzels without brushing the butter for 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these Knot & Dip snacks gluten-free?
- This Knot & Dip snack is completely gluten-free as the entire component doesn’t contain gluten.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 11g
Total Carbs: 6g
Fat: 20g
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Calories: 250 kcal
Sodium: 320mg
Potassium: 120mg