Pigs In Blankets | Christmas Side Dish

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while homemade dough can be more economical.

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausages are lower in fat, while hot dogs can be a cost-effective option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option while cheddar is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: water

Flax egg is a vegan alternative while water can be used for egg wash.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Overlap 2 rashes of streaky bacon slightly and place a sage leaf on top of the bacon.

Add a pork sausage on top of the sage leaf and gently roll the bacon around the sausage, wrapping it tightly.

Repeat the process with another sausage using rosemary sprigs instead of sage leaves.

For the third sausage, use thyme leaves in the same way as before.

Place the wrapped sausages onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the bacon starts to brown.

While the sausages are baking, prepare the honey glaze by finely chopping 1 sprig of rosemary, 1 sprig of thyme, and 2 sage leaves.

Add the chopped herbs to a bowl with 2 tablespoons (40g) of honey, a pinch of salt, and ground white pepper, then mix until combined.

After 15 minutes, remove the sausages from the oven and brush the honey glaze over each sausage, coating them well.

Transfer the sausages back to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 7 minutes until the bacon is caramelized and the sausage is cooked through.

Remove from the oven and let the sausages sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the pigs in blankets stacked on a platter or in bowls.

Cooking Techniques

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