BACON WRAPPED PIGS IN A BLANKET RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in milk and water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, shortening, salt, remaining sugar and enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Cut a 1/4-in.-deep lengthwise slit in each hot dog. Cut cheese slices into five strips; place one strip in a slit of each hot dog., Punch dough down; divide into 10 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle and wrap around prepared hot dogs; pinch seam and ends to seal. , Place seam side down on greased baking sheets; let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Unwrap biscuits; cut each in half crosswise. Wrap 1/2 biscuit around center of each Li'l Smokie leaving ends open and pinching biscuit together to seal. Place seam sides down onto two foil-lined cookie sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon cheese over each biscuit wrapped smokie. If desired, top with a pinch of one of the toppings. (Or, use all three so guests will have choices).
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with mustard(s) for dipping.