Description
Savory “glazed chicken pigs in a blanket” blend classic comfort with gourmet flair, offering a delightful twist on a beloved appetizer. Crispy, golden wraps promise a mouthwatering experience that will delight you at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 1 lb bacon
Dough:
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
Glaze and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crispy edges.
- Slice chicken sausage into bite-sized segments, approximately 1-inch pieces, ensuring uniform cooking.
- Wrap each sausage piece with a strip of bacon, securing the meat tightly and creating a compact bundle.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and cut into triangular sections, then carefully encase each bacon-wrapped sausage completely.
- Arrange wrapped sausages on prepared baking sheet, positioning them seam-side down to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Whisk together honey, dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl to create a glossy glaze.
- Brush each wrapped sausage generously with the prepared glaze, ensuring thorough and even coverage.
- Drizzle olive oil over the wrapped bundles and dot with small butter pieces to enhance richness and promote golden browning.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure uniform crispness and color.
- Remove from oven when pastry turns golden brown and bacon appears crisp and caramelized.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a vibrant, fresh garnish.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack, with additional glaze on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting chicken sausage with turkey, vegetarian, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prevent dough from becoming soggy by patting sausage and bacon dry before wrapping, ensuring crispy exterior.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding smoked paprika or cayenne to the glaze for subtle heat and depth.
- Prepare ahead by assembling wrapped sausages and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, perfect for party planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg