PIGS IN THE BLANKET CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine the cream cheese, scallions, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp pepper, and lemon juice.
• Mix well with a spoon or fork.
• Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle.
• Place one hot dog on the upper left corner of the puff pastry.
• Using the hot dog as a guide, cut a square out of the pastry that will fit around the hot dog.
• Watch the video above for guidance.
• Remove the hot dog to spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture over the small pastry square.
• Place the hot dog back on the square and wrap the pastry around the hot dog (like a blanket!), using the cream cheese as "glue" to hold it together.
• Cut the puff pastry wrapped hot dog into inch-long pieces and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, seam-side down.
• Repeat with the rest of the puff pastry.
• Brush the top of each "pig in a blanket" with egg wash.
• Combine the seasonings (or use a store-bought everything bagel seasoning blend) and sprinkle generously over each piece.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and your kitchen begins to smell like everything bagels.

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed casserole dish over a medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausages and cook for around seven to eight minutes, turning occasionally until browned all over. Transfer sausages to a plate and return pan to the heat. 
• Add the smoked pancetta lardons, and cook for two to three minutes, or until they begin to crisp up.
• Add the onions and cook for a further five minutes, until they begin to soften, then finally add the garlic and cook for another two minutes. 
• Pour the red wine into the pan and allow it to bubble for a couple of minutes, scraping any goodness from the bottom of the pan. 
• Add the chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, tomato puree, chicken stock, Henderson’s relish, bay leaves, fennel seeds, honey and rosemary. Stir to combine.
• Add the sausages back into the pan and bring to a simmer. Loosely cover the pan and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the cannellini beans and continue to cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
• Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Finally stir in the balsamic vinegar. Serve with warm crusty bread for mopping up all the tasty sauce.