Christmas Party Sticky Pigs in Blankets Recipe
These Christmas Party Sticky Pigs in Blankets are a festive twist on the classic appetizer, featuring juicy sausages wrapped in crispy streaky bacon and infused with aromatic sage leaves. Finished with a sticky, sweet, and tangy glaze of maple syrup, mustard, and a hint of nutmeg, they are perfect for holiday gatherings and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 thin-cut streaky bacon slices
- 16 sausages (preferably cocktail or chipolata size)
- 16 large sage leaves
Glaze
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Wrap the sausages: Place a sage leaf on each sausage, then wrap each sausage with one thin slice of streaky bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary to keep the bacon in place.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, whole-grain Dijon mustard, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
- Glaze the wrapped sausages: Use a pastry brush to generously coat each wrapped sausage with the maple syrup glaze, ensuring they are evenly covered to develop a sticky finish.
- Bake: Arrange the sticky pigs in blankets in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and caramelized and the sausages are cooked thoroughly.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These sticky pigs in blankets are best served hot and make an irresistible festive finger food.
Notes
- Use thin-cut streaky bacon for easier wrapping and crispier results.
- Ensure sausages are fully cooked; smaller cocktail sausages work best.
- Turning halfway during baking ensures even cooking and caramelization.
- To keep bites neat, toothpicks can be used to secure the bacon wrapping.
- These can be made ahead and reheated; just brush with a little extra glaze before serving to re-energize the sticky coating.
Keywords: pigs in blankets, Christmas appetizer, sticky sausage bites, festive finger food, bacon wrapped sausages, holiday party snacks