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.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

Step 2

Pour 1 cup of hot water over the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Slowly add the gelatin mixture into the mayonnaise mixture, whisking constantly to fully incorporate.

Step 5

Fold the finely diced bologna slices and optional chopped pickles into the gelatin mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased mold or individual serving cups, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Step 8

Once set, carefully unmold the Bologna Wiggles onto a serving plate.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley and additional pickles if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1368.3 grams (1368.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3351

Total Fat 309.80g	397%
Saturated Fat 66.50g	333%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 490mg	163%
Sodium 8324mg	362%
Total Carbohydrate 73.80g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 6.40g
Protein 65.00g	130%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248mg	19%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 828mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.4%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 8.8%