Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket with Jalapeño Queso

In a small bowl, mix Butter (1/3 cup) , Garlic (4 cloves) , Italian Seasoning (1 tsp) , and Salt (1 pinch) together.

On a surface dusted with All-Purpose Flour (1 pinch) , roll out the Pizza Dough (1 lb) into an 8x10-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Cut pizza dough into 1x2-inch strips.

Brush the oil mixture on top of each strip, and wrap each Cocktail Sausages (44) in pizza dough and roll them up. Pinch the seam to seal.

Brush the Egg (1) on top of the top layer. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning (1 Tbsp) .

Meanwhile, melt Butter (2 Tbsp) in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the Scallions (1/2 cup) (only the white part) and Onion (1) until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add in Diced Tomatoes (1/2 cup) , Garlic (3 cloves) , Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp) , Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp) , Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp) , and Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp) . Cook for 2 minutes.

Add in Corn Starch (1 Tbsp) and Milk (2 cups) , stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat until thickened, then reduce heat to low.

Add in American Cheese (1 3/4 cups) and Monterey Jack Cheese (1 1/2 cups) one handful at a time and stir vigorously to incorporate fully. Make sure the mixture doesn’t bubble. Repeat until all cheese is added.

Remove queso from heat, stir in Pickled Jalapeño Peppers (1/3 cup) and juice, Fresh Cilantro (1/4 cup) , and scallions (green part). Mix well and season with Salt (to taste) .