Homemade Sloppy Joe Hot Pockets (keto)
Hearty homemade hot pockets with a tangy-sweet sloppy Joe filling and an easy-to-make keto mozzarella dough (fathead dough) will have you saying WOW!
Servings 6
Calories 379kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sloppy Joe Filling
Hot Pocket Dough
- 1 ½ cups pre-shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (5 oz/142 g)
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 ⅓ cups almond flour* (4 oz/113 g)
- 3 tablespoon whey protein powder (makes a nice bread texture)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preparation:
- If you don't have sloppy Joe filling pre-made, then make your favorite recipe and let it cool in the pan. If you have leftover or pre-made sloppy Joe filling, then warm it gently in the microwave.
- Preheat the oven to 400F and place the rack in the middle position. *Fluff up the almond flour with a whisk before measuring to remove lumps.
Hot Pocket Dough:
- Put the Mozzarella (or Monterey Jack) cheese into a medium microwaveable bowl. Place the pieces of cream cheese on top and microwave for 1 ½ - 2 minutes or until very well melted. Remove and stir until creamy and smooth.
- Add the beaten egg to the melted cheese and stir to combine. This will take some coaxing. Add the almond flour, protein powder and baking soda. Mix with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined. Let the dough cool for a few minutes. If it is too hard to mix, try heating it just slightly to make it soft again.
- Cut two sheets of parchment big enough to cover the entire bottom of a large sheet pan. Spray them with baking spray, then using a rolling pin, roll the hot pocket dough between. I flip the whole thing over once or twice and reposition the paper, keeping the dough in the middle. Roll the dough until it is as big as the parchment paper - cutting and patching to make a rectangle with even thickness.
Assembly:
- With a large sharp knife, cut the dough down the middle lengthwise, cutting it in half. Then cut the dough crosswise into thirds. (See pictures in post)
- Place ⅓ cup (⅙ of the sloppy Joe filling) on to a short side of a hot pocket dough rectangle, leaving space all around. Spread it evenly on that half of the dough, keeping the space all the way around.
- Carefully fold the dough over the filling and press the seams together. You can use your fingers or a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned on top. Serving size is 1 pocket. Net Carbs 5 g.
Storing and Reheating:
- When completely cool, wrap and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or wrap in foil and bake in the oven (or toaster oven) at 350 until warmed through.
- These freeze nicely. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes
Nutritional values reflect using my homemade sloppy Joe recipe which is linked to in the recipe. It makes approximately 3 cups and I used 2 cups (or 4 servings).
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Sloppy Joe Hot Pockets (keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 379
Calories from Fat 257
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.5g44%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28.5g | Fiber: 3g