Double Oink Roll-Ups

It’s no secret that pigs rule on southern menus. For breakfast, lunch, and supper; from streak o’ lean to country ham; and from barbecue to Brunswick stew, pork is the meat of choice. That’s a fact well reflected in these hors d’doeuvres, which combine a good mouthful of bacon and sausage in one piggy wallop!

1 cup (2 sticks) butter

½ cup water

1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

⅓ pound bulk mild or hot sausage

⅔ pound bacon strips

In a saucepan, melt the butter in the water over mediumhigh heat. Pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl. Remove from the heat and stir into the breadcrumbs. Add the egg and sausage and blend thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Preheat the oven to 375°. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and form into pecan-size balls. Cut the bacon strips into thirds and wrap around the balls, securing each with a wooden toothpick. Place them on a shallow baking pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels before serving.

YIELD: ABOUT 30 ROLL-UPS

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