As we’re getting ready to head out for a week, we’re trying to empty our fridge. So when I wanted a snack last night, Jessica asked me to try to use what was in the fridge and what might go bad. We had left over breadcrumb mixture from some oreganata we made, we had fresh mozzarella, hot dogs, an egg yolk, and one potato left.
What would you make? I made a Hot Dog Hushpuppy.
Basically, I boiled the potato (diced), then mashed it with a touch of butter and salt. I pressed the mashed potato into a log shape and made a ditch shape in the middle. I sliced a hot dog open and lade slices of mozzarella down the center and put that into the potato. I then worked the shape into a smooth log.
I whisked the egg yolk with some cold water and rolled the burgeoning hushpuppy in it, gently to hold the shape. Then I rolled that in the breadcrumb mixture. I placed it on a baking sheet and misted the outside with vegetable oil and baked it at 400 for about 20 minutes.
It was delish! Jessica split it with me and we enjoyed our late snack.
How creative!
That looks so yummy! Also, I don’t know if you’ve seen this before, but I know Lon loves his bacon, so check this out: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2008/03/candied_bacon_i_1.html
Bacon ice cream!!
Thanks Megan! I’ve seen that recipe, I actually saw him make it on tv. Actually, I make something similar (to the bacon part, not the full ice cream) — Maple Bacon.
This is awesome. 🙂 Who woulda thunk? Great way to use what’s in the fridge and create something really tasty.
what a phenomenal idea. i love hushpuppies. i adore hot dogs. and oozy cheese? come on now. 🙂
Lon, I think my husband might be interested in courting you after seeing this post.
LOL EMC… Tell him to be careful, Jessica might get jealous, and she’s quite strong! 😉
JP reminded me that I excluded the breadcrumb mixture recipe. Briefly, it is:
Combine plain bread crumbs with paprika (preferably hot, but sweet is ok), granulated garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
You could use fresh garlic, parsley, and oregano, but I think the dried actually gives it a better texture.
the new guy on the board, this post open my nose up in so many ways
This is a topic that is near to my heart.
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