Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs
Elevate your backyard grilling game with these Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs—an irresistibly healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring juicy, uncured nitrate-free beef hot dogs nestled in crisp romaine lettuce wraps, this recipe swaps traditional buns for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative. The star of the dish is the rich, creamy "cheesy" sauce made entirely from soaked raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and pantry staples like smoked paprika and coconut aminos, delivering bold, dairy-free flavor that satisfies without compromise. Perfect for anyone following a paleo, Whole30, or keto lifestyle, these hot dogs come together in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for quick lunches, family dinners, or your next cookout. Serve these hot dogs warm, generously drizzled with cashew cheese sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that proves healthy eating can be decadent and fun!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
Season the 'cheesy' sauce with smoked paprika and sea salt, blending again to mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
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.
Drizzle a generous amount of the 'cheesy' sauce over the hot dog.
Wrap the lettuce leaf around the hot dog, securing it in place. Repeat the assembly process with the remaining hot dogs and lettuce leaves.
Serve immediately while the hot dogs are warm, and enjoy your delicious Paleo Cheesy Hot Dogs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.6 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2682 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1553 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
