Ghosts in a Blanket
Hot dogs under a cheese blanket with simple faces — ready in 15 minutes
These ghosts in a blanket stand hot dogs upright, drape a soft cheese “blanket” over each one, cut two eyes and a mouth, then bake until the cheese is golden, like the plate. Each serving has 12 g of protein and 8 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no regular dough.
Why you’ll love these ghosts
- 12g protein per serving
- 8g net carbs
- Cheese blanket, no dough
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Simple faces
- Kid-friendly
Health notes
- Protein: Hot dogs and mozzarella.
- Low carb: Cheese blanket, not crescent dough.
- Sugar-free: No sweet dough or glaze.
- Keto-friendly: Each ghost stays around 8g net carbs if the cheese is measured.
Key element — soft cheese, not hard
Cold cheese cracks when you drape it. Let the mozzarella sit at room temperature so it stretches over the hot dog like the photo.
Ingredients
Ghosts (8 servings)
- 8 hot dogs
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp garlic powder, optional
- A straw or small cutter for the faces
Swaps
- Crescent dough or a regular wrap: Not in the 8g number.
- Turkey dogs: Same count. Fat drops a little.
- No egg: The blanket is more fragile.
- Extra cheese: Protein rises a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Heat the oven. Heat to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan. Stand the hot dogs upright, spaced apart. |
| 2 | Dough. Microwave the mozzarella 30–45 seconds until it softens and stretches. Stir in the egg and garlic powder if using. Work it until it holds together. Divide into 8 pieces. |
| 3 | Drape. Flatten each piece and drape it over a hot dog so it hangs like a blanket, like the photo. Use a straw to cut two eyes and a small mouth. |
| 4 | Bake. Bake 8–10 minutes until the cheese is golden and set, like the plate. Cool 2 minutes before serving. This batch makes 8 ghosts. |
Pro tips
- Soft cheese drapes. Cold cheese cracks.
- A crescent dough is not in these numbers.
- Cut the faces before baking so the holes stay open.
- Stand the dogs upright so the blanket hangs evenly.
- Macros are per ghost, 8 from this batch.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 |
| Protein | 12g |
| Net carbohydrates | 8g |
| Total carbohydrates | 8g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Sodium | 620mg |
Estimates based on hot dogs, low-moisture mozzarella, and an egg, divided into 8 ghosts. Crescent dough and a sweet glaze are not included.
Variations
Turkey dogs
Same count. Fat drops a little.
No faces
Skip the straw. They still bake the same.
Spicy
A pinch of cayenne in the cheese.
Mini
Use cocktail sausages. Count changes.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 3 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 3 min | Air fryer or oven, not microwave |
| Freezer | Up to 1 month | Cool fully. Reheat from frozen |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about these ghosts in a blanket
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What makes the cheese drape without cracking?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 8g number?
