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Pigs in a Blanket (University of Alabama Tailgating Recipes)

This tasty tailgating recipe spotlights the University of Alabama football team. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a college football team that represents the University of Alabama (variously Alabama, UA, or 'Bama).The team currently competes in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Southeastern Conference. The Crimson Tide is one of the most storied and decorated programs in NCAA history. Since beginning play in 1892, the program has claimed 12 national championships, and its seven consensus national championships rank second only to Notre Dame’s eight. Tailgate at Bryant-Denny Stadium with these lovely little hot dogs and Roll Tide!

2 pounds (about 60) mini hot dogs

Cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces, optional

Caramelized Onions, optional

1 large egg

All-purpose flour, for work surface

1 box (17 1/2 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Poppy, sesame, or mustard seeds, optional

Mustard, for serving

Ketchup, for serving

1. Cut hot dogs lengthwise 3/4 of the way through.

2. 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.

3. On a lightly floured work surface, working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll into a 14-by-11-inch rectangle.

4. Cut lengthwise into seven 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 rectangles, each about 3 1/2 inches long.

5. In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.

6. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.

7. Place a hot dog on the narrow end of one piece of pastry.

8. 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.

9. Brush the tops of puff pastry with egg and sprinkle with seeds, if using. Transfer to refrigerator and let chill for 15 minutes.

10. Preheat oven to 450*F.

11. Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving with mustard and ketchup.

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Martha Stewart Show. Recipe first published February 2008.