This easy pigs in a blanket recipe features cocktail sausages wrapped in crispy smoked bacon and glazed with honey. Perfect for party appetizers, holiday meals, or game day snacks, these bite-sized treats bake in under 30 minutes and use just three ingredients. Ideal for make-ahead preparation or quick crowd-pleasing dishes.
These oven-baked pigs in a blanket are irresistibly crispy and glazed with honey for the perfect sweet-and-salty appetizer. Simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, they’re great for parties, holiday dinners, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- 15 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
- 30 cocktail sausages
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) fan. - Prepare the bacon:
Stretch each rasher of bacon slightly, then slice in half widthways to create 30 pieces. - Wrap the sausages:
Wrap each cocktail sausage with a half slice of bacon. Place seam-side down on a baking tray. - Bake:
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the bacon is crisp. - Glaze:
Drizzle the honey evenly over the sausages, then return to the oven for another 5 minutes until sticky and golden. - Cool and serve:
Let cool slightly (the honey will be very hot), then transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
Tips
- Use foil or parchment paper on your baking tray for easier cleanup.
- Stretching the bacon slightly helps it wrap more tightly around the sausages.
- Turn the sausages halfway through baking for even crisping.
Variations and Substitutions
- Spicy version: Add a pinch of chili flakes or brush with hot honey.
- Herbed twist: Sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme before baking.
- No honey? Use maple syrup or a brown sugar glaze for similar sweetness.
- Vegetarian option: Use plant-based sausages and veggie bacon.
FAQs
Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead of time?
Yes, wrap the sausages in bacon and refrigerate them uncooked. Bake when ready to serve.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze after wrapping (before baking), then bake from frozen, adding 5–10 extra minutes.
What type of bacon works best?
Smoked streaky bacon is ideal for flavor and crispiness, but unsmoked or turkey bacon can also work.
Serving Suggestions
- Perfect for holiday dinners like Christmas or Thanksgiving
- Serve as appetizers with toothpicks and a dipping sauce (mustard, BBQ, or cranberry)
- Great addition to breakfast or brunch platters
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 3 ingredients and minimal prep
- Crispy, sweet, and savory in every bite
- Always a hit with kids and adults
- Perfect for making ahead or scaling up for parties
Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
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minutesIngredients
15 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
30 cocktail sausages
2 tbsp honey
Directions
- Preheat the oven:
- Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) fan.
- Prepare the bacon:
- Stretch each rasher of bacon slightly, then slice in half widthways to create 30 pieces.
- Wrap the sausages:
- Wrap each cocktail sausage with a half slice of bacon. Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
- Bake:
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the bacon is crisp.
- Glaze:
- Drizzle the honey evenly over the sausages, then return to the oven for another 5 minutes until sticky and golden.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool slightly (the honey will be very hot), then transfer to a serving plate and serve warm.
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