Glorified Pigs in a Blanket

Yesterday was the Super Bowl. I am not a huge football fan, especially when the Pats aren't playing, but I do get excited for the Super Bowl for one reason - the food. Ok, two reasons....there's a chance to win money if I get good numbers on my squares. One of those reasons let me down yesterday...and it wasn't the food. So, I remain penniless, but full. Not an even trade-off, but one I will accept.

I wasn't actually planning on cooking for the Super Bowl, until Jaime casually said to me "So, you're bringing dessert on Sunday, right?" Apparently, someone had told her that I was bringing dessert in the hopes that it would happen. They wanted a repeat of my Peanut Butter Pie. Since Peanut Butter Pies are so so easy to make, I made three of them. Go big or go home.

Then, naturally, I chose a time-consuming appetizer to make that I assumed was quick and easy. Easy, yes. Quick....not so much. I decided that Pigs in a Blanket is a staple Super Bowl Snack....but I really wanted something with cheese, bacon, a kick of heat....so I just combined all of my wants. AND, this is the first original recipe I've posted. Granted it's stealing simple ideas that are well known, but I didn't use a recipe. High five!

What I got was this:

I know, right?!

It's ok to drool, I won't tell.

Glorified Pigs in a Blanket

1 pkg. (10) All-beef hot dogs
1 pkg. Pre-cooked bacon
2 pkgs. crescent rolls
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (I used jarred sliced jalapenos)
1 tsp. of paprika

1. Mix the cheese, jalapenos and paprika in a small bowl.
2. Cut the hot dogs into 3 equal pieces each. I cut off the ends of the dogs, but you can leave them if you'd like. Cut bacon slices into 3 pieces.
3. Slice each hot dog piece down the middle to make a slit. Be sure not to cut all the way through. Stuff each piece with cheese mix and wrap in bacon. I recommend doing this one at a time, so you can immediately wrap them in the crescent rolls to hold the bacon on.
4. Cut strips of crescent roll dough and wrap around the stuffed hot dogs.
5. Place them on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven (375) for about 15 minutes or until rolls are cooked through and cheese is melted.

Serve to a hungry crowd of rowdy football fans and enjoy the praise you get for making them.