This Healthy High-Protein Hot Dog is everything you love about a classic hot dog, made lighter and far more satisfying. A soft, golden cottage cheese bun holds a juicy chicken sausage, cool cucumber, melted mozzarella and fresh herbs, all brought together with a tangy Greek yogurt and mustard sauce. If you enjoy making your own fillings, try our Quick Homemade Chicken Sausages, and for another cottage cheese bake, see our Cottage Cheese Buns.
Ingredients
- For the bun: 180 g (3/4 cup) cottage cheese
- 1 egg + 1 yolk for brushing
- 45 g (1/3 cup) rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Seeds (optional)
- For the sauce: 3 heaped tsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and spices to taste
- For the filling: 60 g (2 oz) chicken sausage
- 20 g cucumber, sliced
- 50 g (1/2 cup) mozzarella
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Mix the bun ingredients, shape into a hot dog bun, brush with yolk, sprinkle with seeds, and bake until golden.
- Stir together the sauce ingredients.
- Split the bun, add sauce, sausage, cucumber, mozzarella, and herbs.
Tips
- Let the bun cool slightly before splitting so it holds its shape and does not tear.
- Warm the sausage first for the best flavor and a juicier bite.
- For safe cooking guidance, see the USDA website, and for more hot dog ideas, browse Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per serving: 598 kcal, protein 59 g, fat 19.5 g, carbs 45 g