Bacon Rollups with Mustard Sauce

     This is a delicious appetizer, mainly because, one of my most favorite foods is bacon. It is simple to make and the two parties to which I have taken them, made a huge hit with the guests. I did not add the hot sauce but did add a little extra mustard to my sauce. Its really a do it yourself thing. Try 'em You'll like 'em.

Yield: 8 servings (36 appetizers)

·        ½ cup water

·        ¼ cup butter

·        1½ cups herb stuffing mix (ie: Stove Top)

·        ¼ cup sausage breakfast or Italian type

·        1 medium egg lightly beaten

·        1 pound bacon (cut in half crosswise) cooked on one side but still pliable

Mustard Sauce

·        1 cup mayonnaise

·        3 tablespoons sour cream

·        1 tablespoon dry mustard

·        1 tablespoon vinegar

·        1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

·        2 drops red pepper sauce, optional

1.  Bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix; cool.

2.  Stir in sausage and egg. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

3.  Shape into 36 small balls, about a 1 inch diameter.

4.  Wrap with a bacon strip, cooked side to the inside, and secure with a toothpick.

5.  Place on a bake sheet (see note) and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes in thermal and 20-25 minutes in convection oven.

 

Note: I place the rollups on a cake cooler on the bake sheet to prevent the stuffing from becoming too crusty on the bottom.

Sauce

1.  Combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate until serving time.

2.  Serve with warm rollups.