Description
Holiday gatherings shine with this Pigs in a Blanket Wreath, a playful appetizer that weaves crispy pastry-wrapped sausages into a festive circle. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing centerpiece that combines simple ingredients with irresistible comfort and cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 24 mini cocktail sausages
Bread/Dough:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Garnish and Finishing Touches:
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for decoration)
- ½ cup honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Transform the crescent dough by carefully separating it into triangular sections, then slice each triangle into three smaller wedges for delicate wrapping.
- Meticulously wrap each miniature sausage by positioning it at the wide base of a dough triangle, then gently roll towards the pointed tip, ensuring a snug and secure enclosure.
- Craft a circular arrangement on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning the wrapped sausages close together to create an interconnected wreath formation with minimal spacing between each morsel.
- Apply a luxurious egg wash across the surface of the assembled wreath, allowing the glaze to impart a radiant, golden sheen and enhance the visual appeal of the pastry.
- Optional embellishment includes sprinkling sesame or poppy seeds over the glazed surface for added texture and visual intrigue.
- Slide the prepared wreath into a preheated oven set at 375F (190C), allowing the pastry to transform into a golden-brown delicacy over 20-25 minutes.
- Once baked, extract from the oven and permit slight cooling to stabilize the structure.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the wreath’s perimeter with delicate rosemary sprigs, mimicking a festive holiday garland.
- Position a small vessel of honey mustard or preferred dipping sauce at the wreath’s center, inviting guests to indulge in this elegant appetizer while still warm.
Notes
- Customize dough by using gluten-free crescent roll alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive appetizer.
- Substitute mini sausages with vegetarian cocktail sausages or plant-based protein options to create a meat-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like everything bagel seasoning or herbs de Provence sprinkled on top to elevate the flavor profile and add unexpected depth.
- Prepare components ahead of time by rolling sausages in dough and refrigerating before baking, making this recipe perfect for stress-free holiday entertaining or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg