Here’s a fun, Loaded Keto Cheeseburger “Pastries” recipe—flaky-style, cheesy, and packed with classic burger flavor (without the carbs) 🍔🧀
🥐 Loaded Keto Cheeseburger Pastries
Ingredients (6–8 pastries)
Keto Pastry Dough (Fathead)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tbsp cream cheese
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¾ cup almond flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 large egg
Cheeseburger Filling
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1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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1 tsp mustard (optional)
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (optional)
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Chopped pickles (optional)
Topping
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1 tbsp melted butter
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Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
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Microwave mozzarella and cream cheese together in 30-second bursts until fully melted.
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Stir in almond flour and baking powder.
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Add egg and mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Let rest 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook Filling
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard.
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Drain excess fat.
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Stir in ketchup, pickles, and cheddar. Cool slightly.
3️⃣ Assemble Pastries
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Roll dough between parchment into a thin rectangle.
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Cut into squares.
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Add filling to center, fold into triangles or rectangles, and seal edges.
4️⃣ Bake
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Place on lined baking sheet.
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Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden.
Serving Suggestions
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Sugar-free burger sauce
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Side salad or coleslaw (keto)
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Dill pickle spears
Approx. Macros (per pastry)
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Net Carbs: ~3–4g
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Fat: ~22g
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Protein: ~20g
Variations
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Bacon cheeseburger: add cooked bacon
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Jalapeño burger: add chopped jalapeños
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Pizza-style: swap beef for sausage + marinara
