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Recipe: Pigs in a blanket

Posted at 2:49 PM, Apr 24, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-24 15:49:54-04

It’s National Pigs in a Blanket Day and you better believe we are going to celebrate! Grill Mayor, Craig Jonesshares his special recipe for the occasion.

Pigs in a Grilled Cheese Blanket

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices of your favorite bread
  • 1 good quality hotdog (all beef) sliced lengthwise and grilled
  • 2 oz. grated gouda cheese
  • 4 Tablespoons of mayonnaise (do not use reduced fat or fat free)

Directions:

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread the mayonnaise evenly on all 4 sides of the bread.
  3. Layer one slice of bread with grilled hot dog slices and the cheese.
  4. Place the remaining slice of bread on top of the other slice and press together.
  5. Place one side of the sandwich in the preheated (medium heat) non-stick skillet.
  6. Cook until each side is golden brown, and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes a side.

Upgraded Pigs in a Blanket

Ingredients

  • Irish sausages
  • Puff pastry /thawed
  • Egg
  • Favorite dipping sauce

Directions

  1. Cook sausages on the grill or in a pan until an internal temperature of 155° is reached. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Unroll each sheet of puff pastry and cut into 4 pieces. Top with cooked sausage and a teaspoon of the dipping sauce.
  3. Roll up each sheet - pinch together to seal and trim off any excess.
  4. Place on a greased baking sheet - seam side down - and brush each roll with beaten egg.
  5. Bake at 375? for 25-30 minutes - until the pastry is golden and crispy on all sides and the meat has cooked through.
  6. Serve with a side of dipping sauce.