Bologna Wiggles
Elevate your retro recipe repertoire with the playful charm of Bologna Wiggles! This quirky dish combines a creamy mayo-mustard base with the savory goodness of finely diced bologna, all set into a gelatin mold for a wobbly, crowd-pleasing presentation. Packed with nostalgic flavors like tangy yellow mustard, sweet pickles, and a touch of vinegar, this recipe marries unexpected textures with a vintage flair that's perfect for potlucks and themed gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, Bologna Wiggles is a fun and easy make-ahead dish that delivers on flavor and whimsy. With just 20 minutes of prep and a few hours to chill, it's a low-effort creation sure to intrigue and delight your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 packets Unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup Cold water
- 1 cup Hot water
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 cups Finely diced bologna slices
- 0.5 cup Chopped pickles (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Pour 1 cup of hot water over the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Slowly add the gelatin mixture into the mayonnaise mixture, whisking constantly to fully incorporate.
Fold the finely diced bologna slices and optional chopped pickles into the gelatin mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased mold or individual serving cups, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, carefully unmold the Bologna Wiggles onto a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional pickles if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 309.8 g | 397% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 8324 mg | 362% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
