Keto Knot & Dip

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:

1. We can turn on the oven and set the temperature at three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. Then we can put the silicon mat on the tray.
3. We add the cream cheese & mozzarella together in a bowl and liquefy for around ninety seconds and mix in halfway.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Then we can transfer the pretzels on a baking sheet and sprinkle the salt over the dough.
7. We can bake these pretzels for 13 to 15 minutes or until they get golden bro

CHEESE DIP MAKING:

1. We can combine cheddar cheese, heavy cream, paprika, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan on low heat.
2. Then we can mix all the components till it gets smooth and cheese gets melted.

TO MAKE THE MUSTARD BUTTER:

1. We can combine Dijon mustard; unsalted butter & garlic powder.
2. Stir the components until smooth.
3. 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