Amanda Puck from Mariano's joined us on Eyewitness News Saturday morning to show us some winning eats for your football feast.
Recipes
The Greektown Burger - a juicy chicken, spinach, and feta patty topped with roasted red peppers on a sesame bun.
- 1 Sesame seed bun
- 1 Chicken Spinach Feta Pub Burger Patty
- Spicy Mayo - Mayo mixed with Paprika
- Red Peppers from Murray's Cheese
The Italian Beef Burger - all the classic Chicago beef flavor, loaded with giardiniera for that perfect kick.
- 1 Small Hoagie Roll from Turano Baking
- 1 Angus Pub Burger with Cheese and Black Pepper
- Sliced Italian Beef
- Caruso's Giardiniera
The Spicy Italian Pizza Burger - melty mozzarella, Mama De Pandi Arrabiata sauce, and Italian seasonings bringing two favorites together in one epic bite.
- 1 Black Angus Pub Burger
- 1 Brioche Bun
- 2 Tsp. of red sauce from Mama de Pandi
- c of shredded mozzarella
- Dash of Spice House Italian Seasoning
ChicagoStyle Pigs in a Blanket
- 1 package cocktail sausages
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Vienna Beef Green Relish (Chicago-style neon green is iconic)
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped white onion
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 8-12 sport peppers, sliced (optional but authentic)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1-2 tsp. poppy seeds
- Celery salt, for finishing
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Prep the dough.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make smaller strips.
- Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on each dough strip.
- Add a tiny bit of relish and chopped onion (don't overfill or it will leak).
- Place a cocktail sausage at one end and roll up snugly.
- Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Top each warm roll with a slice of sport pepper and a tiny pinch of celery salt.