Description
Perfect for your Halloween party spread, these eerie serpents are phyllo flaky on the outside with BBQ pulled pork and street corn dip on the inside.
Frighteningly delicious!
Ingredients
18 sheets Athens® Phyllo Dough (9″x14″), thawed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/4 cups BBQ pulled pork
8 ounces Street Corn Dip
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1/2 each red bell pepper
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
Directions
Thaw one roll of phyllo, following instructions on package. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Drain excess BBQ sauce from pork. Using a fork or your fingers, shred the pork into finer strands, leaving no large chunks of pork. This step is important in order to successfully shape and roll the serpents. In a small bowl lightly whisk egg yolk and water. Using a sharp knife, cut “eyes” and long “forked tongues” out of red pepper.
Unroll and cover phyllo with plastic wrap and then a slightly damp towel to prevent drying out. Place one phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush lightly with olive oil. Layer with a second phyllo sheet and brush with oil. Position phyllo with long side near you. Place 1/8 – 1/4 cup of filling in a narrow line, lengthwise about 2″ away from the long edge, leaving ¾” at either end for shaping. It is important not to use more than 1/4 cup pork or the phyllo will burst as you try to shape it. Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of street corn dip over the line of pork. Fold phyllo over filling and gently roll to end like a “snake/serpent”. Place on baking tray. Squeeze one end together shaping it into a point to represent end of serpent. Squeeze the other end together making it somewhat broader and flatter as the head. Brush lightly with egg yolk, adhere “eyes” and attach “tongue”. Sprinkle a line of sesame seeds down the length. Gently coil the serpent so that it’s head is up. Alternately, leave long and gently form some curves with your hands. Repeat this process with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
