Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food with these Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs! This recipe swaps out traditional buns for crisp romaine lettuce wraps, making it a perfect low-carb and gluten-free option. The star of the dish is the creamy, dairy-free "cheesy" sauce, crafted from blended raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of smoked paprika for a savory depth of flavor. Paired with uncured, nitrate-free beef hot dogs, this paleo-friendly meal is both healthy and satisfying. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, these hot dogs are ideal for weeknight dinners, summer BBQs, or as a kid-approved snack. Serve them up fresh, drizzled with sauce, and enjoy a wholesome take on a nostalgic favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 links uncured, nitrate-free beef hot dogs
- 8 pieces large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in warm water for at least 15 minutes to soften them up. Drain and rinse thoroughly when ready to use.
Step 2
While the cashews are soaking, prepare the hot dogs according to package instructions. Typically, this involves heating them in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
For the 'cheesy' sauce, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and water in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add additional water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 4
Season the 'cheesy' sauce with smoked paprika and sea salt, blending again to mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Step 5
To assemble the Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs, place a piece of lettuce flat on a plate. Position a hot dog in the center of the lettuce leaf.
Step 6
Drizzle a generous amount of the 'cheesy' sauce over the hot dog.
Step 7
Wrap the lettuce leaf around the hot dog, securing it in place. Repeat the assembly process with the remaining hot dogs and lettuce leaves.
Step 8
Serve immediately while the hot dogs are warm, and enjoy your delicious Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (562.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1296.6 |
| Total Fat 101.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 120.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2682.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.7g | |
| Protein 49.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 130.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1553.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories