Snake Bites

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Halloween at Home

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (104)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 can crescent rolls
Flour, for dusting
4 tablespoons spicy mustard
10 ounces thinly sliced ham
10 ounces thinly sliced salami
10 ounces bologna
12 ounces Monterey Jack, grated
Liquid food coloring
3 egg yolks
2 whole cloves
Toothpicks
2 small pimiento-stuffed olives
1 (1-inch) strips jarred roasted red peppers

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a cookie sheet with foil. Grease the foil and set aside.

Dust a flat surface lightly with flour. Spread out the crescent dough — do not separate. Pinch together the seams so that you have 1 piece of dough. Roll out to make a large rectangle. Make sure the dough is not stuck to the surface at all.

Brush the dough with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border. Layer the meats down the center of the rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border on either end. You can feel free to use your favorite cold cuts.

Top the meats with the cheese. Fold 1 side of the dough over the filling, lengthwise. Then, fold the other 1/2 over and press the seal the filling inside. Take 1 egg yolk, and beat lightly with a fork. Brush the egg yolk over the top of the dough. The yolk will act as the glue to hold. Fold the dough in 1/2 again lengthwise. Pinch the seam with your fingers to seal. Press the outside of the dough to make sure everything is sealed tight and to make an even thickness for the body of your snake. Taper 1 end of the dough to form a tail shape. Form the other end into a head shape.

Beat the 2 remaining egg yolks together. Transfer to 3 separate small bowls. Add some food coloring to each bowl — whatever colors you like! Using a clean paintbrush, "paint" the snake with the egg yolk/food coloring mixture.

Transfer the snake to the foil lined sheet tray. Form into an "s" shape so it looks like the snake is slithering. Insert 2 cloves into the head to look like nostrils and 2 stuffed olives for eyes. Create a mouth or tongue with the roasted red peppers. Bake the snake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

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Dana Jefferson, GA 11-03-2009
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The best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for the GA vs. FL game and it made losing so much easier! Within 5 minutes of slicing this treat up it had... disappeared with all of the hungry football fans! Next time I will make 2 or 3 for a party! Very easy and yummy! Read more
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Michelle Scottsdale, AZ 11-02-2009
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HELP!!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Help! I did something wrong. When I went to serve my "snake" the bottom was soggy. I did not use Mont. Jack cheese. Instead,... I had a mix of shreaded cheeses. Would that have made the bread so soggy? I used only 3 Tablespoons of the mustard. I am open to any suggestions as to why my snake flopped! I love the idea and the family loved the way it looked! Thank you for any suggestions!Read more
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Rebecca Thomaston, GA 11-01-2009
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Cutest sandwich ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loved this sandwich! The decorations are soooo cute! Mine turned out picture perfect. However, instead of using the... sandwich meats Paula suggested I used cajun roast beef, and I added bell peppers, and onions to make it like a philly cheese sandwich.Read more
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Kristen Cape Coral, FL 10-31-2009
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Tasty and Fun!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this recipe years ago. It was such a HUGE success with my kids that they look forward to making their "snake" every... Halloween. We make it for dinner before trick-or-treating. I have picky eaters so I just use a little mayo instead of mustard, ham, turkey and shredded cheese. I make the actual snake and then they get to "paint" it. It's a lot of fun for them. They wait all day to make their snake. Even the neighborhood kids get involved. It's a great way to start the night!Read more
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SANDY SEYMOUR, TN 10-29-2009
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Snake Bites
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

There is no way under God's green earth that Paula used just one roll of Crescents, although I did see it on tv when she was... doing it. I rolled out the dough on a floured surface to try to make it long enough (too thin). I put it back into the frig before rolling it up over the meat and cheese. As it started breaking apart, I was pinching as I went. After baking it, it smelled heavenly and tasted great. The presentation was great, I was the only one who noticed the imperfections - when it's all cut up it doesn't matter, now does it? All the women where my husband works loves it, but thinks there are too many steps - what do they know? This is good made into a ring for Christmas too!Read more
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Kristen Pearland, TX 10-27-2009
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Winner Every Year
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this fun and EASY appetizer for the past 3 years and all have enjoyed. It has also won for "best show" at all... Halloween Parties. Tip: do not put more than the recommened mustard on. Makes it soggy.Read more