Keto Friendly Pizza "Hot Pocket" - Just 4g Net Carbs Each!

[@marymac24]

Love seeing Terri taste test.

[@Kro_man_tx]

@marymac24 I like seeing Terri as well. At this point Steve is pretty polished in his delivery. But Terri keeps it real with responses like "it's good" or "needs more cheese". A woman of few words, at least on camera. 😁

[@darby-lu]

Thank you for the great idea! I don’t have an empanada maker yet but I just “forked” the edges. 😂 I did leftover shredded chicken with sugar free bbq sauce and cheddar. What a game changer. The possibilities are endless! Thank you so much! I am so excited. 🎉

[@JeanneanGreen]

Steve, you are officially in my will. I even found my empanada press and made a couple of these babies in my old Ninja Foodie today. I have trouble pressing hard enough with these darn crippled hands, so I put it on the floor and stepped on it! It worked!

[@greeneyes2256]

Love that you’re back in the kitchen, Steve! Thanks for the empanada reminder.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm almost always in the kitchen; I just don't bring the camera set-up. 😉

[@gaurivasudevan2291]

Imagine a “gobbler” one: turkey, cheese, cranberry dipping sauce yum yum thank you!!!

[@Ev-vh3pf]

LOL, Steve, when you said "pepperoni concentration in my pockets" I had a total mental picture of you walking around with pants pockets full of pepperoni. I literally did LOL.

[@Debbie-Savings]

Looks so yummy 😋 Thanks Steve for another delicious recipe! I like when Terri is in your videos. Have a great weekend!

[@pobrien864]

I love Rao’s sauces! You are right they are the lowest in carbs for prepared tomato sauces and I find they are perfect for adding to Italian sausage or chopped beef. Last week I used a jar with some spaghetti squash for dinner.

[@michelefodrini397]

These tortillas are a game changer for me. They didn't raise my glucose levels either. Thank you so much for testing these Steve

[@Nicole-xd1uj]

My empanada maker just arrived and now you have provided me with the perfect dinner recipe....thank you!

[@marilynmcmanis4630]

Thanks Steve! I made a pizza casserole last night. Now I want to take my La Banderi’s and scoop some of my casserole in for tonight’s dinner. Great idea! 😋

[@CandysCritters]

Something quick to scratch the pizza itch - TWO THUMBS UP!

[@dionline88]

I'm glad you like making these little videos - cuz I like watching them!! A big thumbs-up from me!!

[@brianbell7267]

I just added the empanada maker to my Amazon cart..... Me and my wife like the la bandarita low carb wraps also.... One thing you may want to try is to not put sauce in the pocket but heat dish of the sauce and dip... That is what we used to do before we went low carb

[@gabrielsyt]

Yum, those look good. I agree and would put a lot more cheese. Thanks for sharing your findings, Steve. Keep up the good work!

[@NikkiK890]

I definitely enjoy the simple, fun ones as well. Thank you, Steve!

[@esther.f.g]

I am making this recipe tomorrow, perfect for a Saturday evening when is cloudy and cold outside, thank you Steve

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

These would be fun to make with Colton! Thanks for the video. I'm going to give it a go with Thanksgiving leftovers. Seems like a unique & delicious way to use them up.

[@SeriousKeto]

This has become my leftover solution. Almost anything works. 🙂👍🏻

[@amydavis7951]

This looks so delicious. I think I just got rid of my empanada maker when I cleaned out my cabinet 🤦‍♀️ Never thought about using it for something like that. Might have to go to the dollar tree lol

[@jrjohnson2159]

These will make great football night food! Thank you Steve, another great video. Hello to the Mrs.

[@keckojones3324]

Thanks for the idea. This will be our Friday night dinner. Looks great

[@SeriousKeto]

The cool thing is that you can make empanadas like this with almost any leftovers. I did it with leftover beef spareribs and some sharp white cheddar. Play around and have fun. 🙂👍🏻

[@roymeyer6837]

My wife and I were just talking about trying to come up with a keto friendly pizza hot pocket recipe a few days ago, and then this popped up in my feed. Impeccable timing and we already have the La Banderita tortillas on hand, can't wait to give these a try!

[@SeriousKeto]

I love it when a plan comes together. 😉👍

[@starfire8221]

Love Rao’s. Great recipe .. yum.

[@lisadeangelo244]

Love😍 More quick, easy recipes with common ingredients. Thanks Steve!!!

[@myramyraUSA]

Nice and simple recipe. That’s how I like it. I just used your link for the empanada maker. This will be great also for leftover fajitas filling and leftover butter chicken. Thanks!

[@SeriousKeto]

You can turn practically any leftover into a "hot pocket" with this method. I feel like a kid with an Easy Bake Oven again. 🙂

[@lanamcquown3063]

I just made these tonight when I received my empanada press. These definitely hit the mark and the possibilities are endless. Those snack size tortillas are perfect for this. Thanks so much!

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you like them!

[@privaterefusal2614]

I love your recipe videos! And the massive keto tortilla review with lots of readily available products with blood glucose results was awesome. I use the la banderita or ole tortillas. They are both by the same company and i can get them so cheap in big packs at Sam's. And there is usually at least either the ole or la banderita availability, even at our very small Walmart in a rural AZ town as well as several other rural walmarts throughout the state (and big cities as well). I love to use the tortilla fold that Keto Twins showed and i coat both sides of it in bacon grease (or butter if i don't have bacon grease) just barely fry the inside and fry the outside to lightly brown, and that is SOOO GOOD! Makes it taste like a bonafied fried quesadilla tortilla would be. I love that both the ole and la banderita have good oils and had a similar blood glucose impact. Thanks!

[@alabemos]

I really like this recipe. It's easy and tastes great. When I saw you use the empanada maker in a previous video, I immediately made myself a pizza empanada using my empanada maker. If the tortillas are a bit large, like mine (Mission Carb Balance) I just open the empanada maker up to a circle, and press down using the bottom to cut the tiny bit of excess off. I didn't mix my ingredients, rather I layered them on one half of the tortilla. Yum!

[@stewartlogan9894]

That seems like a banger and love the idea of simple empanadas. Good work!

[@sharonshepard4580]

Steve, great recipe and a game changer for me. I just started keto two weeks in and I needed something different, I typically don’t like those brand of tortillas. However I had some in the fridge and they are delicious when you stuff them an air fry them thank you for all you do . Great channel!

[@nitawallace5347]

Hi Terry! Another great video Steve!

[@CellasChariot]

Holy moly this looks full of YUMM! I do love Rao's and so happy it is available at Aldi's. Thanks for sharing Steve and Terry! Keto on...

[@CellasChariot]

By the way, I made the whipping cream dressing with black garlic salt and freshly grated Parmesan again…kind of my go to dressing…so easy and freakin delish! I dint even need to look at your recipe as I know it by heart 💜

[@SeriousKeto]

yum

[@ericplante2104]

Just wanted to let you know this little video was awesome. I’m with you on those snack size tortillas! Thanks Steve!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you

[@deborahgrogan1919]

Thanks Steve! I'm loving these quick prep videos!! ♥️

[@ChrissyKeto2020]

Thanks Steve! I just followed your link for the empanada press and purchased one. 🙂

[@erob65]

That’s a fun treat. I appreciate the tip about the snack size tortillas. I have been making pizza on tortillas in my air fryer but my tortillas are too large.

[@SeriousKeto]

La Bandarita has at least 3 sizes of low carb soft taco shells / tortilla wraps. The "snack size" just happens to fit perfectly on a jumbo empanada maker. 😉

[@ChrisQuilts]

I agree with you re: La Banderita tortillas. The are the best tasting in my opinion of the low carb, zero net carb choices. I use them a lot and now want to try your hand pie ideas with several filling options, both savory and sweet. Thanks to you and Terri for the pizza pocket review.

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

Just saw this right before lunch! Making them! Yummy 😋

[@mrs.grandmamaBrau]

❤. I will definitely do this. Thanks for this video. Take care of ourself.

[@Lisa-N-Mich]

Fun - thanks Steve

[@lashebawinston4906]

Hello, Steve, wonderful to see you again!!! It's been a good minute!!😉👋 These hot pockets look SCRUMPTIOUS!!! Darn you, I haven't seen you in a while, and you've already bamboozled me into buying a new kitchen gadget!!!😂😂😂😂😂 Just kidding, the empanada maker looks way neat. Thank you for your great content.❤❤

[@carolrenteria2045]

Awesome video! I went online at Amazon last week to see this empanada maker for $6.92 and today.....$7.70! Yes, you did say in your last video that the prices had gone up since you bought yours from Amazon. If anyone wants one, you better order it soon!....before the price goes up....again. I went to a thrift store and got mine for less than $3. I am so excited to make this recipe...and others. Keep sharing these kinds of videos. I sure enjoy them! I also use Banderita tortillas....good taste, good price.

[@carolrenteria2045]

PS. And the recipes can be endless....any meat (cooked or shrimp, crabmeat, tuna, ham, salami), any kind of cheese, seasonings, sauces, jalapenos, peppers, onions....errrr....I am making myself hungry right now! :)

[@SeriousKeto]

You're truly only limited by your imagination. It's a great way to use up leftovers too.

[@joane8651]

I am definitely going to make these, looks so good, thanks for the recipe.

[@joegebbia]

Thanks Steve, those look great.

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Great video, Steve. Will have to try this.

[@monumentmom7593]

I see you found a better fitting tshirt like you said you were looking for. You look great! Oh, and so do the pizza pockets! 😀

[@jeannineenos2758]

They look so good!

[@RedSapphires]

So quick and easy. Thanks.

[@DTAMFT]

Wow, I need to make these for sure!

[@stefanieater3598]

Now I am in the mood for pizza pockets!

[@rachelbezile6299]

Love this recipe...searched for the sweet ones...can't find the video. Going to try a breakfast one...doing in the air fryer..game changer.

[@SeriousKeto]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmK5naKQm76he6ssi=jCLvfyoGzwOOSZP0 That video has me doing a faux apple pocket pie.

[@mygoldfishrocks]

What a freaking great idea! I've had a set of 3 empanada presses for years. I don't think I've ever used them. I'm doing vegetarian keto, and I think these would be great just stuffed with mozzarella, sauce, and fresh basil. I like the mini tortillas. I wonder if brushing the outside with olive oil or the rest of the beaten egg would give it a crispy/pizza crust flavor - maybe even sprinkled with garlic powder. Thank you for the video. I enjoy them all.

[@geno5360]

You guys are Wisconsinites so of course you w love all that awesome cheese! As a northeastern I do too!

[@pattylyman7907]

Well now. Who needs an empanada maker 🙋‍♀️

[@mrtsautomotive]

I started using the La Banderi a couple of weeks ago after watching your previous video. I have been loving it! Try brushing slightly melted butter with garlic powder in it and some kosher salt on top! 😋

[@SeriousKeto]

Yum

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Looks delish. Thanks.

[@PEPSIKERR]

❤ thanks for sharing your yummy creation❤

[@liap1293]

Rao's Arrabiatta sauce & La Bandarita zero carb tortillas are always on my weekly shopping list.

[@SeriousKeto]

Then you’re well on your way. 😉👍🏻

[@Dawn-MarieMiller]

Looks great, I will definitely try it ❤

[@danimullen3457]

Thanks Steve, fun idea.

[@gyoung1455]

Thanks Steve! All I could hear in the back of my mind during this vid is the Jim Gaffigan bit… “ Hooooot Pockeeeeeeet….”😅

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

I like the quick and easy recipes

[@Island-Joni]

Looks great

[@audreydurham7442]

Thanks again Steve 😬

[@mark93373]

This just might be fun to do. So many ways to make to an empanada. Now I need to see if I can find La Banderita locally. I see few stores carry the brand but not the snack size.

[@barbarachen1428]

I think whole milk mozzarella will give the gooey-melty result faster than part skim. I've even found it pre-shredded in a grocery store, but can't remember which one. Thanks for the tip on amping up the Rao's to make it more like pizza sauce! I even find their pizza sauce lacking in tomato-ey flavor.

[@Daraluz]

LOVE your channel!!! just trying to gently suggest, Rao's sounds like rowz... Grazie !!!!

[@SeriousKeto]

I used to pronounce it that way and was told repeatedly that I was wrong and that it’s pronounced Ray-ohs.

[@Daraluz]

@@SeriousKeto okee dokee darlin!! I got those Banderitas on my to buy list YEAH!🤩

[@MrHONEYBEARjr]

i really liked this video

[@elvisrickey4625]

1 or 2 tablespoons of parmesan/asiago cheese might dress it up nicely. Thanks for the video. Great idea.

[@CalgaryGuy]

Made these tonight and fhe whole family gave them 2 thumbs yp.

[@SeriousKeto]

@@CalgaryGuy outstanding 🙂

[@jondub81]

I know what I'm trying this weekend! :D

[@julieburns7973]

Thank you

[@ajohnpeters9801]

That's a thumbs up !

[@peabody3000]

nice.. i humbly suggest putting all the cheese separately on one side and the rest of the sauce mix on the other!

[@davidcarmichael4006]

Yum!

[@purplekat9685]

Yummy idea, Steve! 😋👍Thanks! Enjoy your numerous blessings this weekend 💜 🙏 ✌️ 🎶 🌞 🍁 🍃🎃🍃

[@jojo060612]

Extra cheese is always the way to go! I think I'll add some garlic powder and Italian seasoning. BTW, I was checking your Amazon list yesterday and noticed the lupini rice, noodles is no longer there, that's what I was going for. Am I missing it or do you no longer recommend it?

[@SeriousKeto]

If you use the link on any of my Aviate pasta videos, does that work? Those videos also include a coupon code you can use at checkout.

[@jojo060612]

@SeriousKeto ahh yes that worked!! Thank you and thanks for the code!

[@22qcat]

I knew my seldom-used empanada maker would come in real handy one day….today is the day. 👍🏻😄 Could you please tell me where you buy your LaBandarita tortillas? I can’t remember if this is a regular store-bought item or one I need to look for online. Thanks!

[@SeriousKeto]

@ I get them at the grocery store. Some Walmarts also carry them.

[@22qcat]

@@SeriousKeto That’s what I was hoping- thanks! (No idea why I posted under this other person’s post. It’s been a day….😵‍💫 lol

[@sykesc2]

These look delicious! I don't have an air fryer, but could I do them in the oven instead? I will definitely be ordering the empanada maker. I can think of a lot of things to put in the little pockets. Thanks for the great idea!

[@SeriousKeto]

You could probably do them in a convection oven, though you might want to increase the temp to 400 and you will probably need to bake them a bit longer.

[@lulu6618]

Great video. More please. I wish keto products didn’t cost so much! Thank you

[@SeriousKeto]

Fortunately, La Bandarita tortillas aren't that expensive (besides not spiking my glucose or causing me inflammation).

[@countrymom4himtx]

Thanks

[@XmasCarol]

Yummy. I would make one with ricotta.

[@SeriousKeto]

Great idea

[@darkpatches]

Casey Means, co-founder of Levels, was the interview on Bill Maher Friday.

[@SeriousKeto]

Was it interesting?

[@darkpatches]

@@SeriousKeto Well, _she_ was interesting. I only posted because I believe you use the software for your CGM. I think she had to work a little hard to sane-wash RFK, Jr., which I can say without getting political. But it's always good to bring up metabolic health and how little doctors know about nutrition and chronic diseases. Undiscussed was her inherent conflict of interest as someone who has a competing stake in the marketplace and that she's a vegan (or was, per Levels podcast info). But most of what she said would appeal to the health-focused keto crowd (esp the Overtime segment on YT).

[@paularaulinaitis3068]

Omg….I have to make these. Have you ever frozen them? I’m thinking these would be great as something I put in the freezer to pull out for a late snack or late work night dinner!

[@SeriousKeto]

I've frozen them, but I've yet to dial in the perfect way to re-heat them. I feel like 1 minute in the microwave followed by 4-6 minutes in the air fryer get them pretty close to the freshly made version.

[@ronaldroberts4058]

You should try Yo Mama’s brand marinara sauce. Lowest net carb count that I have found and very tasty.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'll keep my eyes open for that. Thanks.

[@Leonardokite]

I'd say Jim Gaffigan loves you, can you say "Hot pockets" 🤣😎 But that is a definite must try. Gracias 👍

[@SeriousKeto]

I actually hung out with Jim Gaffigan after his set at a small comedy club about 20 years ago.

[@Leonardokite]

@@SeriousKeto Wow, that's awesome!

[@bendav]

I like the Aldi wraps (L'oven Fresh-Keto Friendly), but they are also too big for the empanada maker. They do make a good pizza crust though (I prefer the super thin crust pizzas). I'll have to look for the La Bandarita brand tortillas.

[@SeriousKeto]

I'll have to check out the Aldi wraps. The Turano brand is the perfect size/thickness to substitute as an eggroll wrapper, but they take my glucose higher than La Bandarita and use canola oil.

[@theastewart6721]

These look so delicious! Thanks for another great recipe and video! Do you have a link for these tortillas? I see the ones you are using have 2 net carbs. There are so many on Amazon but I can’t find any with 2 net carbs. Any advice would be appreciated.😊

[@SeriousKeto]

I just get mine at the grocery store.

[@mascha9266]

These look yummy. I still haven't purchased an Air fryer. So many. What brand do you use, Steve? Thanks

[@SeriousKeto]

You can’t go wrong with Ninja, in my opinion. I really like my DREO, but it is expensive and kinda small.

[@mascha9266]

Thanks

[@stormet54]

I need an empanada maker! I use carb balance tortillas because they are more readily available here.

[@ernajuliannaprimo9745]

Good video Steve I just got my empenada maker from your link I think I can do a lot with this little tool....I don't remember did you ever make ravioli with this tool?

[@SeriousKeto]

I have not. Interesting idea, though.

[@KetoCyclist]

This looks so good! I have been trying to make something like this but never considered an Empanada maker! How do you thinks this would do with Egglife wraps instead of tortillas?

[@SeriousKeto]

I’m not sure how those would bake up. Sorry.

[@BillGreenAZ]

I was thinking for those of us who don't have an empanada maker, we could use the same filling between two tortillas and fry it in a pan to make a pizza tortilla. I do this with carne asada and Mexican cheese.

[@SeriousKeto]

I could see that.

[@EK--ry3lr]

Like the toy story Easter egg

[@SeriousKeto]

Excellent catch. 😉

[@SheCreatesStuff2]

LOL, I do the same thing with that sauce. I still haven't been brave enough to try low-carb tortillas. I reversed my type II and never want to go backwards.

[@SeriousKeto]

That's understandable.

[@cayce9320]

Ooooo...wanna try this for sure. QUESTION: Are you using the La Banderita Carb Counter Street Taco 4.5" Tortillas? I've looked at the La Banderita choices at my store and it doesn't say snack size, but this 4.5" one is the smallest diameter low-carb version my store carries. I see the empanada maker is 6.25" so wanted to check. Thanks for another news you can use recipe!

[@SeriousKeto]

The are labeled as “snack size” with 2g net carbs. They are in between street taco and their standard Carb Counter tortilla wraps.

[@CRAZNAIL10]

OOOoo..that looks really good. Of course I'm on a fast. Lol

[@agobelle]

Ooh I noticed Sams Club carries those tortillas around here. Also, I have been reviewing all the keto friendly ingredients sourced outside of the US that I use (Like Monk Fruit, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Lupin Flour) and I am dreading how costly Keto is going to likely be next year. 😬

[@SeriousKeto]

My Sam’s has La Bandarita tortilla wrap size, but not the snack size that fits the empanada maker.

[@odettethompson6221]

La Banderita is my favorite!

[@jameskittsmiller7975]

Rao's already has a great pizza sauce. You should try the Yo Mama's brand of keto sauces.

[@SeriousKeto]

You are probably the 5th person to tell me both of those things, so I'll definitely keep my eyes open. Thanks!

[@Carol32547]

Egg life wraps would get soggy I bet. Looks so yummo

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm also not sure how they would bake up. It seems to me I tried air frying one of them a couple of years ago and didn't care for how they turned out.