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Irresistibly Sticky Pigs in Blankets

Irresistibly Sticky Pigs in Blankets for Your Holiday Table

These Irresistibly Sticky Pigs in Blankets combine savory bacon and sausages with herby sage, making a delicious holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage Base
  • 16 pieces cocktail or chipolata sausages Choose bite-sized for easy eating.
For the Bacon Wrap
  • 8 strips thin-cut streaky bacon Maple bacon adds extra flavor.
For the Herb Flavor
  • 16 leaves fresh sage leaves Thyme can be used as a substitute.
For the Sweet Glaze
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Honey can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sausages: Select bite-sized cocktail or chipolata sausages and arrange them ready for wrapping.
  2. Wrap in Bacon: Place a sage leaf atop each sausage and tightly wrap with a strip of bacon.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Bake and Glaze: Arrange sausages on the tray, brush with maple syrup, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly, serve warm with cranberry sauce or mustard for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to cut bacon strips in half if using cocktail sausages to minimize waste. These can be prepped in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

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