Sweet & Spicy Pigs in a Blanket with a Spicy Cheese Dip

Entertaining a crowd? Need a dish to take to a party? Try this spin on traditional pigs in a blanket paired with a spicy cheese dip. It a guaranteed hit!

This recipe contains , lit'l smokies, brown sugar, vegetable oil, cayenne pepper, ketchup, worcestershire, crescent rolls, eggs, , cheese (cheddar, shredded), peppers (habanero), cornstarch, evaporated milk, cayenne pepper, mustard, spicy, salt, pepper

54-60 pigs in a blanket servings

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• for the pigs in a blanket
• 1.5 lbs small cocktail sausages (I used lit'l smokies)
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 lb crescent rolls (2 sheets)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten, for the egg wash
• for the cheese dip
• 8oz shredded cheddar or monterrey jack
• 1/2 habanero pepper, deseeded
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp spicy mustard
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Instructions:

• 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat silicone baking mat.
• 2. Place 8 to 10 almonds in a small pile on the baking sheet (see picture above).
• 3. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or use the microwave (carefully).
• 4. For the microwave, place the chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments on 50% power, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth.
• 5. Cool 2 minutes (for a shiny finish).
• 6. Using a teaspoon, carefully drizzle the chocolate over the almond clusters. Additional sprinkles are optional, but highly recommended! Put them on now, if desired.
• 7. Allow clusters to cool completely. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until set. Store chilled in an airtight container.