Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of cocktail sausages (12 oz)
- 1 package of crescent roll dough (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
4. Cut each triangle into three smaller triangles.
5. Roll each cocktail sausage in one of the smaller triangles of dough, making sure the dough covers the sausage completely.
6. Place the pigs in blankets on the prepared baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
8. Brush the Parmesan mixture over the pigs in blankets, making sure to cover them evenly.
9. Bake the pigs in blankets for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the sausages are cooked through.
10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pigs in blankets cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
- 375°F
Serving size:
- 12 pigs in blankets
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of cocktail sausages you like.
- Instead of Parmesan cheese, you can use cheddar or another type of hard cheese.
Variations:
- You can add some chopped fresh herbs to the Parmesan mixture for extra flavor.
- You can serve the pigs in blankets with a dipping sauce, such as honey mustard or barbecue sauce.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough covers the sausages completely to prevent them from bursting open during baking.
- Brushing the Parmesan mixture on the pigs in blankets before baking gives them a crispy, flavorful crust.
- You can make these pigs in blankets ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pigs in blankets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the pigs in blankets, place them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the pigs in blankets on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or grated cheese.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives
- Grated cheese
Pairings:
- These pigs in blankets go well with a variety of drinks, such as beer, wine, or soda.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough starts to come apart while rolling the sausages, you can use a little water to help seal the edges.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the sausages are cooked through before serving.
Food history:
- Pigs in blankets are a popular appetizer in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Flavor profiles:
- Salty, savory, and cheesy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve these pigs in blankets as an appetizer at a party or as a snack while watching a movie.
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