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Low Carb Ham and Cheese Hot Pocket

URL: https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/low-carb-ham-and-cheese-pockets/

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, broken into chunks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ⅓ cups almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons whey protein powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Filling

  • 6 ounces deli ham
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the rack in the middle.
  2. In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the grated cheese and cream cheese, then microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes and stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the melted cheese.
  4. Add the almond flour, protein powder, and baking soda, mixing until well combined. Let the dough cool slightly.
  5. Prepare two sheets of parchment paper and roll out the dough between them until it's nearly the size of the parchment.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 rectangles.
  7. Place a slice of cheese and a scrunched piece of ham on each rectangle.
  8. Fold the top of each rectangle over the filling and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
276
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
19g
Sodium
483mg
Cholesterol
75mg

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