Indulge in the festive spirit with delightful Pigs in Blankets Christmas Stuffing Balls, a tantalizing treat that blends savory flavors and textures. These bite-sized wonders elevate the classic pigs in blankets by encasing succulent pork sausages in a flavorful stuffing mixture, creating a harmonious balance of crispy, juicy, and soft textures. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, featuring both classic and innovative stuffing variations. From traditional sage and onion stuffing to creative options like cranberry and apricot stuffing, there's a recipe to suit every palate. Experience the magic of these delightful stuffing balls, perfect for Christmas gatherings, holiday buffets, or as a delightful appetizer. Join us on this culinary journey as we explore the art of creating these delectable treats that are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PIGS-IN-BLANKETS CHRISTMAS STUFFING BALLS
Treat yourself at Christmas with these moreish stuffing balls. The sausagemeat and bacon add the 'pigs in blankets' flavour, while cranberries make them taste extra festive
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Side dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the stuffing mix in a bowl and pour over 150ml boiling water. Leave the mix to absorb. When cool, add the sausagemeat, chestnuts and cranberries and bring everything together with your hands. Cut each rasher of bacon in half lengthways so you get 24 long strips of bacon.
- Cross two bacon strips, then roll a walnut-sized ball of the stuffing mix and sit it on the cross. Wrap the stuffing in the bacon and sit on a lightly oiled baking tray, cross-side up. Repeat to make 12 stuffing balls. Can be made up to two days ahead and chilled. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and roast the stuffing balls for 25-30 mins until the bacon is crisp and the stuffing is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
PIGS IN A BLANKET CHRISTMAS WREATH
With a circular arrangement and a little decoration with some rosemary sprigs once ready to serve, you'll have a beautiful holiday wreath-styled recipe that's absolutely perfect to serve before any Christmas meal!
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories Christmas Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Unroll crescent roll dough on a clean work surface and brush generously with Dijon mustard. Cut each crescent roll triangle into 3 triangular pieces. Place a sausage at the thick end of one of the crescent roll strips and roll up, ending at the narrow end. Repeat until you have used all dough and made 24 pigs in a blanket. Reserve remaining sausages for another use.
- Arrange pigs in a blanket in a circular shape on a round pizza pan, with rolls gently touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown and puffed up, 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes before carefully transferring the wreath onto a round serving tray. If the sections come apart during the transfer, just recreate the circle shape as best as you can.
- Arrange rosemary sprigs around the outside of the wreath and place ketchup in a small bowl in the middle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 878.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- Use ground sausage or pork for a flavorful filling.
- Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, celery, or carrots, to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the filling for a gooey, melted center.
- Make sure the wonton wrappers are completely moistened before filling and rolling. This will help to prevent them from cracking.
- Bake the pigs in blankets until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the pigs in blankets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Pigs in blankets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings and dipping sauces to choose from, there's sure to be a combination that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive treat, give pigs in blankets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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