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Pigs in Blankets Sausage Rolls

Sisley White
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!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Nibbles, Party Food
Cuisine British, International
Servings 18 pieces
Calories 186 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 375 g Puff Pastry (1 sheet)
  • 400 g 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

•If you are using frozen puff pastry make sure it has defrosted before use.
•These pigs in blankets sausage rolls are great to make ahead of time. Once they are made (before you add the beaten egg) place them in the fridge and pull them out when you're ready to bake. Add the beaten egg and bake for the same amount of time as the recipe.
•If you can't find pigs in blankets you can use regular cocktail sausages or chipolatas and wrap them in bacon.
•The sausage rolls can be eaten hot or cold.
•You can freeze them before they are baked to enjoy later. Defrost them and then bake as per the instructions.
•Easy to make gluten-free by using gluten-free pastry.
•Make vegan sausage rolls by using vegan sausage meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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