Navajo Grandma "Frybread Pigs in a Blanket"

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch with less heat.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: turkey hot dogs

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Turkey hot dogs lower fat content.

frybread dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber.

Boil the hot dogs until done.

Prepare the frybread dough in advance (not shown in detail).

Heat olive oil until ready for frying.

Roll out the frybread dough.

Wrap the dough around the hot dogs, sealing the edges.

Carefully place the wrapped hot dogs into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, checking for color.

Transfer the finished pigs in a blanket to a plate.

Serve and enjoy.

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