Description
Succulent “Glazed Chicken Pigs in a Blanket” bring classic comfort to party appetizers with a mouthwatering twist. Crispy pastry wraps tender chicken, promising delightful bites that will have guests reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken sausage or hot dogs
- 1 pound bacon
Pastry and Wrapping:
- 2 packages crescent roll dough
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
Glaze and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Slice chicken sausages or hot dogs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch segments for uniform cooking.
- Partially cook bacon strips until they are slightly flexible but not completely crisp, which will help them wrap around the sausages smoothly.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and puff pastry sheets, cutting them into triangular or rectangular sections to wrap around each sausage piece.
- Wrap each sausage piece with a bacon strip, then encase it completely in the pastry dough, ensuring the edges are sealed to prevent unwrapping during baking.
- Whisk together honey, brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to create a vibrant, tangy glaze.
- Brush each wrapped sausage with the prepared glaze, coating them generously to enhance flavor and promote caramelization.
- Create an egg wash by beating the egg with olive oil, then brush over the pastry surfaces for a golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange the glazed pigs in a blanket on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until pastry turns golden brown and crispy, and sausages are thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow glaze to set and prevent burning.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack, with extra glaze on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Bacon Flexibility Matters: Partially cook bacon to make wrapping easier without creating tough, crispy edges that might tear delicate pastry.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press pastry edges firmly to prevent unwrapping and ensure a clean, professional-looking appetizer during baking.
- Glaze Application Technique: Apply glaze in multiple thin layers for deeper flavor penetration and more even caramelization on the surface.
- Temperature and Timing Precision: Watch closely during final baking minutes to prevent burning, as honey-based glazes can quickly turn from golden to burnt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg