Fried Worm Sandwiches Recipes

WORM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Slice hot dogs into long strips lengthwise.
• Boil strips in water until they curl, and look like worms.
• Toss hot strips with ketchup to make them look even grosser!
• Serve on buns.

FRIED WORM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Slice hotdogs in half lengthwise, then each half into thirds lengthwise to make 6 strips from each hotdog. Make a few shallow cuts along the length of each strip on the "skin" side. This will help them curl into worms as they cook.
• Open hotdog buns and thinly spread butter on the cut sides of buns.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toast buns, cut side down in skillet til browned and toasty. You may need to do this in batches. Remove buns from skillet and keep warm.
• Place hotdog strips in same hot skillet. Toss and cook til curly, hot, and browned to your family's liking. Serve strips on toasted buns and top with desired condiments.

WORMY WEENIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• Cook the hot dogs in the same skillet in 2 batches over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until curled and golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Preheat the oven broiler.
• Cook the peppers and onions in the same skillet, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, mustard and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the hot dogs and continue to cook, stirring, until coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Toast the hoagie rolls in the broiler if desired. Arrange the provolone slices in the rolls and broil 30 seconds to melt. Top with the hot dog mixture and sprinkle with bacon.

HALLOWEEN WORMS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine gelatins.
• Add boiling water; stir until gelatins completely dissolve. Chill until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, gently pull straws to extend to full length; place in tall container.
• Blend cream and food coloring with the lukewarm gelatin mixture. Pour into container, filling straws.
• Chill until gelatin is firm, at least 8 hours, or cover and chill up to 2 days.
• Pull straws from container (if using a carton, tear carton away from straws). Pull straws apart; run hot tap water for about 2 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time. Starting at the empty ends, push worms from straws with rolling pin, or use your fingers; lay worms on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
• Cover and chill until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
• Worms will hold at room temperature up to 2 hours.

BARBECUED WORM SANDWICHES (HALLOWEEN OR ANYTIME!)

Steps:

• Cut each hot dog in half lengthwise, then cut each half in thirds to make 6 strips.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat hot dog strips over medium-high heat until strips begin to curl. (Strips will curl slightly when heated.).
• Gently stir in barbecue sauce until hot dog strips are coated. Heat until bubbly.
• Place slices of cheese on bottom halves of buns. Top with hot dog mixture, and cover with top halves of buns.

BARBECUED WORM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat hot dog strips over medium-high heat until strips begin to curl.
• 2. Gently stir in barbecue sauce until hot dog strips are coated. Heat until bubbly.
• 3. Place slices of cheese on bottom halves of buns. Top with hot dog mixture, and cover with top halves of buns.