Pretzel crusted snack rolls recipe

The Super Bowl teams are set and now we know the New York Giants are in the big game.New York is known for their pretzels and their hot dogs, so Chef Vlasich highlighted these NYC favorites in his pretzel crusted snack rolls. A unique twist on a party must-have – pigs in a blanket – this recipe pays homage to traditional NYC street fare while satisfying the palates of football fans everywhere. 

Pretzel Crusted Snack Rolls

By Executive Chef Michael Vlasich, Champion’s Sports Bar, Indianapolis, IN

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Makes 4 pieces 

Directions

For Dip

• ½ Cup low-fat Sour Cream
• ½ Cup Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

For Rolls

• 1 Kosher Hot Dog
• ½ slice Pepper Jack Cheese
• 1 slice Prosciutto
• 2 triangle slices of Pepperidge Farm Crescent Rolls
• 1 ½ T Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
• ½ C crumbled Pretzels 

For Dip

1. Mix sour cream, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar and then set aside. 

For Rolls

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Butterfly the sausage lengthwise without fully cutting it in half.
3. Julienne the Pepper Jack Cheese and place in the middle of the sausage dog. Wrap the stuffed sausage dog tightly with the prosciutto. This will hold the cheese in the middle and the dog tightly closed.
4. Take two triangle dough pieces and overlap slightly to form a rectangle. Press the seam together to hold in place and roll out slightly with a rolling pin.
5. Cut the dough in half to make two equal squares then place slightly overlapping to make a rectangle the length of the sausage. Slightly roll out the dough and brush with 2/3 the Dijon mustard.
6. Place the sausage at the bottom of the dough and roll the dough completely around it. Let rest a couple of minutes and then generously brush the outside with remaining mustard and roll in pretzel crumbs.
7. Cut into 1 ½ pieces, place on lightly greased baking sheet and cook in preheated oven. Bake 12-15 minutes until dough and pretzel crust are lightly brown and dough is fully cooked. Serve with Sour Cream Mustard Sauce

You can purchase kosher hot dogs such as Hebrew National in your local markets such as Sam's Club in Gilbert, as well as many grocery stores in Mesa. 

For a recipe to honor the New England Patriots, see Antipasto Roulade.

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