If you have an affinity for bacon, cheese, and macaroni, then "pigs in blanket mac cheese" is the culinary masterpiece waiting to adorn your dinner table. This dish combines the irresistible flavors of bacon-wrapped sausages, gooey melted cheese, and tender macaroni into a mouthwatering one-pan meal that will tantalize taste buds of all ages. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures, leaving you craving for more.
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PIGS IN A BLANKET
Kids love this one. My mom made it for me as did her mom. If making for a small child, cut the hot dogs into fourths length wise. The cheese is always optional.
Provided by Brandie2134
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Wrap cheese around each frankfurter then the biscuit around that. Put on cookie sheet with the overlap of biscuit faced down, so you don't have to use tooth picks.
- Bake in preheated oven until biscuits are brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1760.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
PIGS IN BLANKETS MAC & CHEESE
A classic family favorite with a festive twist.
Provided by lornapreston
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven and cook the pigs in blankets according to the packet instructions.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan and add the onion. Cook over a low heat for 5-10 minutes until softened but not coloured. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Cook the macaroni according to the packet instructions. Drain well and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Cook the roux for a minute or two, then remove from the heat. Slowly whisk in the milk.
- When all the milk has been added, place back on the hob and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. When the sauce has thickened, add the mustard, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the cheese, stirring quickly until melted and smooth.
- For the breadcrumb topping: Melt the 50g butter and olive oil in a small saucepan. Tip in the breadcrumbs and chopped sage and fry for about 5 minutes, or until golden and crunchy. Remove from the heat and season with a little salt and pepper.
- When everything is ready, combine the sauce with the macaroni and cooked onion and transfer to a heatproof dish. Place the pigs in blankets in the macaroni, letting them peek out a little. Scatter over the crunchy breadcrumbs, top with some grated cheese and brown under a hot grill for about 5 minutes.
PIGS IN A BLANKET
These baked hot dog sandwiches appeal to kids of all ages. Even my husband, Allan, admits to enjoying every bite! We like to dip them in ketchup and mustard. -Linda Young, Longmont, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Place hot dogs at wide ends of triangles and roll up. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine egg and water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle caraway over tops; press lightly into rolls. , Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY PIGS IN BLANKETS
Make the appetizers the best part of the meal with this Cheesy Pigs in Blankets recipe. These Cheesy Pigs in Blankets are the grown-up cousins of the classic recipe: full-size wieners stuffed with cheese and wrapped in crescent dinner rolls.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cut lengthwise pocket in each wiener to within 1/2 inch of ends. Pull each cheese stick into 4 long strips; insert 3 strips in pocket in each wiener.
- Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; wrap 1 triangle around each wiener. Place, cheese-sides up, on baking sheet.
- Bake 12 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 14 g
PIG IN THE BLANKETS
I live in Holland, Michigan and these are just a few of the "traditional" recipes I've collected from people I know who probably brought them from "the old country." Enjoy! (Serving size is two pigs, or approx. 15 servings per recipe.)
Provided by Duane and Ginger Va
Categories Breakfast
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide sausage, forming 30 to 36 "Pigs".
- (About half the length of a hot dog) Do not roll in hands, form carefully with finger tips or fork.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in margarine as for pie dough.
- Mix in milk, form into smooth ball.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into strips about 3 1/2 inches wide. Wrap "pig" loosely in dough, overlapping on the bottom.
- Do not pinch ends shut. Prick top of each "pig" with a fork.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets, bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees, then 15 minutes at 350 degrees until brown.
- May be frozen up to 4 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 1350.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 14.2
PIGS IN A BLANKET
This tasty recipe for pigs in a blanket is a Super Bowl party favorite -- and great everyday snack.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 4 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut hot dogs lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Insert a piece of cheese or 1/2 teaspoon caramelized onions into each hot dog, if using; set aside. If not using cheese or onions, poke hot dogs several times with the tip of a knife.
- On a lightly floured work surface, working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll into a 14-by-11-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into seven 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 rectangles, each about 3 1/2 inches long.
- In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water; set aside. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside. Place a hot dog on the narrow end of one piece of pastry. Roll to enclose, brushing with some of the beaten egg to adhere; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining hot dogs and pastry. Brush the tops of puff pastry with egg and sprinkle with seeds, if using. Transfer to refrigerator and let chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving with mustard and ketchup.
PIGS IN A BLANKET RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puff pastry, hot dogs, cheddar cheese
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 18 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220˚C).
- Slice the puff pastry into 6 even rectangles. Place a slice of cheddar on top of each puff pastry piece.
- Place a hot dog on the cheddar, then roll it up.
- Slice each roll into 3 even pieces, and arrange the pieces evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with a 1-inch (2-cm) gap between the pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CHEESY-MUSTARD PIGS IN A BLANKET
I have been making these for years and usually have them with Recipe #213326 on a Saturday night. They have a little cheese stuffing and are wraped up in a crescent roll. Then I put mustard and relish on them when they are on my plate. The others just eat them with a little mustard. They are so good.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the hotdogs in half crosswise to make 8 pieces and then partially cut each one halfway lengthwise.
- Cut the cheese in half so that there are 8 pieces; fold each piece in half and tuck it into the partially cut hotdog.
- Unroll the crescent roll place a hotdog on each one and roll up.
- Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or so till nice and golden.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese. Use a good quality sharp cheddar cheese, and use fresh vegetables.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and won't hold its shape in the mac and cheese.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the mac and cheese sauce. A roux will help to give the sauce a smooth and creamy texture.
- Use a variety of cheeses. In addition to cheddar cheese, you can also use other types of cheese in the mac and cheese, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, or Gruyère. This will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Add other ingredients. You can add other ingredients to the mac and cheese, such as cooked bacon, ham, or vegetables. This will make the dish more hearty and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients and flavors. With a little creativity, you can easily create a mac and cheese dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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