Chihuahuas In A Blanket Recipes

EASY HOT DOGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Mix poppy and sesame seeds, dried minced garlic and onion along with sea salt in a small bowl to make Everything Seasoning.
• Preheat oven according to directions on can of pretzel dough.
• Unroll dough and cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into 12-inch-long rope.
• Wrap dough around hot dogs, pinching ends of dough on both ends of each wrapped hot dog to seal.
• Mix baking soda with water; brush onto dough. Sprinkle with Everything Seasoning.
• Bake 9 to 10 min. or until hot dogs are heated through and bread is golden brown.
• Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe container and microwave until warm and creamy, stirring every 30 sec.
• Serve bagel dogs as dippers with the cream cheese.

CHIHUAHUAS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• HEAT franks in gently boiling water about 2 minutes.
• GRATE the cheddar cheese or slice the Velveeta into 1/4" x 1" x 4" strips.
• WARM the stack of tortillas in microwave oven for 15-30 seconds.
• PLACE 1/8 cup of cheese lengthwise along center of each tortilla; SPRINKLE 1 teaspoon onions evenly over the cheese.
• SPOON 1 tablespoon salsa evenly over the onions; LADLE 3 tablespoons chili evenly over the salsa.
• PLACE one hot dog over the chili; LADLE 3 tablespoons chili evenly over the hot dog.
• SPOON 1 tablespoon salsa evenly over the chili; SPRINKLE 1 teaspoon onion over the salsa.
• PLACE 1/8 cup of cheese evenly over the entire mound; COMPACT each mound tightly and uniformly with hands.
• FOLD the sides of tortillas envelope-style; ROLL tortillas up tightly like a burrito.
• TO FRY: Fry up to four Chihuahuas at a time in a medium-hot skillet with a little oil or butter, turning each until evenly golden-browned and crisp (drain on paper towels and allow to cool for 3 minutes). TO BAKE: Brush each Chihuahua with oil or melted margarine or butter, or spray with non-stick cooking spray, then bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve as is, or top with taco sauce and/or warm nacho cheese sauce and garnish with olives; garnish plate with sliced avocado. These go very well with Fritos brand corn chips or tortilla chips. SNAP your fingers and shout,"OLE!".

CARBONARA PIGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the pancetta until cooked through but not too crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• Separate the dough into individual triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles. Place a mini hot dog on the wide base end of a triangle. Starting at the base end of the triangle, roll up toward the pointed end, to wrap the hot dog. Place on the prepared sheet tray. Repeat with the remaining dough and mini hot dogs.
• In a small bowl, beat together the egg and Pecorino Romano cheese. Using a pastry brush, brush the pigs in a blanket with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with the diced pancetta.
• Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Arrange on a platter and serve with the Alfredo sauce for dipping.