Mix together two classic festive favourites with this irresistible Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls recipe. Combining the best of both worlds, these bite-sized delights wrap the bacon-wrapped sausages in a golden puff pastry blanket. This is a great recipe for using up leftover pigs in blankets. It is perfect for parties, a Christmas day nibble, or a cosy snack after Christmas shopping. These sausage rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Hands up who love pigs in blankets and sausage rolls! With this delicious combination of the two, I give you the most delicious Pigs in Blankets sausage rolls.
A warm and crispy winter snack is always my go-to when 5pm rolls around and I’m not hungry enough for dinner but I can’t wait that long to eat. Whether its Christmas day, Betwixtmas or a rainy day in September this recipe for pigs in blankets sausage rolls might just change your life.
Why you’ll love this Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls recipe
This is a Christmas staple… on steroids. Sausage, bacon and puff pastry? There is nothing better in my opinion.
You can make your own Christmas dips for these sausage rolls. Fancy sweet chilli? Sharp and zingy. Dunk them in a pot of thick leftover gravy? I’m in heaven. You can even add cheese into the sausage roll or grate on the top. Personalisation options are endless.
But, the main reason you’ll love this pigs in blankets sausage roll recipe is that you can make these ahead of time and freeze them.
Do all your Christmas baking in October and relax as the weather cools down and the snow rolls in (I wish). You can defrost these sausage rolls in the microwave, oven or put them in the air fryer for a few minutes for hot crispy pastry.
Ingredients
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Pigs in Blankets
A classic Christmas treat. You can either make your own by wrapping streaky bacon around cocktail sausages (in my house we use Chipolatas and it is *chef kiss*) or you can purchase some pigs in blankets from your local supermarket. The M&S ones are especially tasty.
Puff Pastry
If you’re feeling fancy you can make your own, but the pre-made block or even pre-rolled puff pastry is just as good. Sometimes it’s better so you get picture-perfect sausage rolls every time.
Egg
The egg wash is just here to turn your pastry crisp and brown and to help the roll stick together. Keeping your little piggies nice and warm in their blankets. The proteins in the egg are what helps give it that gorgeous colour – milk works too though if you don’t want to crack an egg just for the wash.
How to Make Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls – Step by Step
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Roll out your pastry and line up your pigs in blankets. If you’re making the pigs in blankets, this is where you roll the bacon around your sausage.
Place one piggy onto each section of pastry. You can line them up as pictured to cut your pastry into strips.
Egg wash one side on your pastry strips to make it good and sticky.
Wrap those piggies up their big pastry duvet. Ensure you use a little pressure where the egg wash is to help it stick together.
Slice your pigs in blanket sausage rolls into bite-sized pieces.
Lay them on a baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.
Spread a little more of the egg wash over your sausage rolls and bake until golden brown.
Once your sausage rolls are out the oven, enjoy while still warm but not too hot.
Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls – Top Tips
Use pre-made pastry to speed up the prep process. I love buying pastry and just rolling it out when I get home. It saves time and means less washing up. Win-Win.
Let your sausage rolls completely cool down and then freeze them for pigs in blankets at a later date. You can freeze them in batches or on the sheets you baked them for ease.
Use an egg wash or milk wash to help your pastry crisp up in the oven. It gives your sausage rolls a lovely brown colour.
Serving Suggestions
These pigs in blankets sausage rolls are perfect on their own. I have tried them with homemade spicy ketchup (heaven) or dipping them in leftover gravy while clearing up the kitchen after Christmas dinner.
You could try dipping them in the cheese sauce too!
I do suggest heating up your sausage rolls for the best flavour.
Equipment
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Substitutions and variations
Using precooked pigs in blankets
Use precooked and leftover pigs in blankets to make these delicious sausage rolls quicker and with less fuss. Whip up a batch on boxing day when the pigs in blankets would otherwise go to waste.
Adding a sauce
You can add so many sauces to the inside of the pastry or use them as a dipping sauce. Try a cranberry or sweet chilli sauce to take these sausage rolls to the next level.
Change the sausage to vegan or plant based pigs in blankets
If you have some vegans or vegetarians coming your way you can easily adapt this recipe to allow for those requirements. Use a vegan sausage and dairy-free pastry and you’re good to go. Always check the ingredients to make sure your pigs in blankets are vegan before purchasing.
Storing Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls / Making ahead of time options
Storing leftovers
These sausage rolls can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. Pop a piece of kitchen roll in the Tupperware with them to reduce any moisture that may build up. You should pop them in the fridge as soon as they are cool.
Freezing
If you have leftover sausage rolls, or are interested in pre-making your festive bakes, you freeze them both in a cooked and uncooked state. If freezing your pigs in blankets in pastry before baking, you’ll need to cook them for a little longer when you’re ready to enjoy them.
For freezing them after baking, just wait for sausage rolls to cool completely and pop them in the freezer in a freezer-safe container. Allow them to defrost when you want to enjoy them.
Reheating
You can re-heat these sausage rolls in the microwave in short bursts, in the oven at a medium temperature or for 5-10 minutes in the air fryer. Ensure your sausage rolls are piping hot all the way through if you are reheating them.
Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls FAQS
- Are pigs in a blanket the same as sausage rolls?
- What do you serve pigs in a blanket with?
- What are pigs in blankets called in the UK?
- Is it better to freeze sausage rolls raw or cooked?
- How long will a roll of sausage last in the freezer?
- How do you keep sausage rolls from getting soggy on the bottom?
Are pigs in a blanket the same as sausage rolls?
Not in the UK. In the UK pigs in blankets are sausages wrapped in bacon. But in the USA they call sausages wrapped in pastry pigs in blankets. In this tasty recipe, I’ve combined the two for the ultimate pigs in blankets.
What do you serve pigs in a blanket with?
You can serve pigs in blankets with lots of dips and treats. Spicy ketchup, sweet chilli sauce or cranberry and pink peppercorn sauce dip.
What are pigs in blankets called in the UK?
In the UK pigs in blankets are called just that. Pigs in blankets, which describes the festive treat of wrapping a sausage in bacon.
Is it better to freeze sausage rolls raw or cooked?
You can freeze sausage rolls either raw or cooked, there is no best option. I prefer to freeze cooked sausage rolls because it makes them quicker to heat up. But it’s up to you.
How long will a roll of sausage last in the freezer?
Sausage rolls can last for up to 2 months in the freezer if stored properly. You should always reheat your sausage rolls thoroughly when taking them out of the freezer to enjoy.
How do you keep sausage rolls from getting soggy on the bottom?
Being careful with your pastry recipe is the right place to start when trying to keep your sausage rolls from getting soggy on the bottom. The other thing to look out for is cook time. Make sure your pastry is fully cooked before removing it from the oven.
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Recipe
Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls
Equipment
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 375 g (1 sheets) Puff Pastry (1 sheet)
- 400 g (14 oz) Pigs in Blankets
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Take the puff pastry out of the fridge about 20 minutes to half an hour before you want to start. This helps it soften up and makes it easier to roll out.
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC fan / 400ºF / Gas Mark 7.
- Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper / baking parchment.
- Add a little all-purpose (plain flour) to your worktop and roll out the Puff Pastry (try to keep it rectangular) or unroll a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry.
- Cut the pastry sheets into 3 equal pieces width wise.
- Lay the pigs in blankets down the centre of each piece of pastry.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Paint a line of egg wash along one edge and roll the sausage meat up (from the non-brushed side) in the pastry and place them seam side down (this will help stop them from unravelling in the oven).
- Score across the top of the sausage rolls.
- Use a knife or scissors and cut them into bite-size pieces. I tend to cut them into bitesize pieces.
- Place them on the prepared baking tray. Leave a gap between them so they can expand up in the oven.
- Brush the sausage rolls with the beaten egg and place them in the oven. (You can add a sprinkle of dried herbs or sesame seeds on top if you would like for decoration and more flavour).
- Bake the pigs in blankets sausage rolls for 20 minutes until golden brown. (You can cut into a sausage roll to check the meat is cooked.)
- Serve hot or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.