Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of cocktail sausages (12 oz)
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into thin strips.
4. Wrap each cocktail sausage with a strip of crescent roll dough, making sure to seal the edges.
5. Place the wrapped sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the honey mustard mixture over the pigs in blankets, making sure to coat them evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the sausages are cooked through.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4-6 people.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of sausage you prefer instead of cocktail sausages.
- You can use any type of mustard you prefer instead of Dijon mustard.
Variations:
- You can add chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme to the honey mustard mixture for added flavor.
- You can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pigs in blankets before baking for a cheesy twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the edges of the crescent roll dough tightly around the sausages to prevent them from unraveling while baking.
- You can make the honey mustard mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pigs in blankets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the pigs in blankets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pigs in blankets on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving.
Garnishes:
- You can sprinkle chopped parsley or green onions over the pigs in blankets for added color and flavor.
Pairings:
- Serve the pigs in blankets with a side of honey mustard dipping sauce or ketchup.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crescent roll dough is not browning evenly, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sausages until they are fully cooked through to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
- Pigs in blankets date back to the 1950s and were originally made with hot dogs wrapped in pastry dough.
Flavor profiles:
- The honey mustard mixture adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the savory sausages and buttery crescent roll dough.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pigs in blankets as an appetizer for a party or as a fun snack for movie night.
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