Description
These Christmas Party Sticky Pigs in Blankets are a festive twist on a classic appetizer, featuring succulent sausages wrapped in smoky streaky bacon, enhanced with aromatic sage leaves, and glazed with a sweet and tangy maple syrup and whole-grain Dijon mustard glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they deliver a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and herby flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Herbs
- 16 thin-cut streaky bacon slices
- 16 sausages (small cocktail or chipolata size)
- 16 large fresh sage leaves
Glaze
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the sausages: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay out the sausages on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a wire rack for even cooking.
- Wrap with bacon and sage: Take one sage leaf and wrap it together with one thin slice of streaky bacon around each sausage, securing it if needed with a toothpick or by tucking the bacon ends underneath the sausage.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, whole-grain Dijon mustard, and a pinch of nutmeg until well combined.
- Apply glaze and cook: Brush the wrapped sausages generously with the maple syrup glaze. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through and basting again with the glaze, until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, and the sausages are cooked through.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. These sticky pigs in blankets are best enjoyed warm as a party appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use thin-cut streaky bacon for easy wrapping and crispiness.
- Choose high-quality sausage varieties for the best flavor.
- If desired, secure the bacon with a toothpick to prevent unraveling.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and glazed just before baking.
- Serve with extra mustard or a dipping sauce of your choice.
Keywords: pigs in blankets, Christmas appetizer, sticky sausages, bacon wrapped sausages, holiday party snacks