Pigs in a Poncho

These were awesome!!! This is no plain Jane Pig in a Blanket (my husband calls them Wiener Winks. Weird). Spicy peppers, crisp tortilla, gooey cheese & a nice smoke flavor from the grill! We loved them! I added jalapeños too & used a sweet raspberry chipotle salsa. This is a Rachael Ray recipe!

Pigs in a Poncho

8 good-quality hot dogs
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
1 large poblano chile pepper
16 flour tortillas (8-inch), heated to soften slightly
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought salsa verde
Yellow mustard, jalapeno mustard or honey mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
Cooking spray

Preheat an outdoor grill, indoor griddle or grill pan to medium-high heat. Parboil the hot dogs for a few minutes to heat through. In a medium saucepan, heat the beans over medium heat (or cover and heat in the microwave on high for 3 minutes).
Meanwhile, grill the poblano (or cook over an open flame on the stovetop or under the broiler) until evenly charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover and let cool, then peel and slice.
Make the ponchos: Top each of 4 tortillas with a thin layer of salsa verde, a swirl of mustard, a few slices of poblano and lots of cheese, then cover each with another tortilla. Spread the top tortilla with some beans and set a dog at one end. Wrap and roll up the tortilla stack around the dog; repeat with the remaining ingredients. Spray the ponchos with cooking spray and grill for a few minutes to brown and crisp the tortillas.

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