Italian-Style Pigs in a Blanket | Holiday Recipes: Make Ahead — Lattes, Life & Luggage (2024)

Nov 27

Italian-Style Pigs in a Blanket | Holiday Recipes: Make Ahead

Christine Rosko

Food

Holy November! You guys, this month went out with a serious attitude. We had Winter Storm Brian come through Sunday night and around 5am Monday morning the power went out. During this power outage, there is a small chance my laptop got fried but it’s oddly the only thing in the house effected and it was on a surge protector. So chances are it just decided to die on me for no reason. So when the power finally came back on in the late morning, which also happens to be the time I found out about my dead computer, I had to dive into new laptop research. Luckily, yesterday was Cyber Monday so I was able to grab a good deal. So for the next week or two, I’ll be using my old laptop that serves as a backup. It works just fine albeit kind of slow but because of a little accident several years ago, it’s a bit rough around the edges and *cough* falling apart. I think the hardest part is not having easy access to my Dropbox files on the desktop which is where everything I use for my day job is. They’ve been downloading for 12 hours now and I’m still missing a bunch of files. Such a complicated digital world we live in...

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My lesson: focus is key! Normally, something like this would have put me over the edge and had me near a panic attack. Instead, I took a deep breath, decided I was not going to panic and went into action mode. I unplugged the laptop, grabbed the backup one and got to problem solving. We are 30 days out from Christmas. I need to be productive with clients, I need to be productive with my side businesses, and I need to be productive with Christmas preparations. I knew there had to be Cyber Monday deals and that my chances of needing a new computer were significant so I just went for it. Five hours later, I had a new laptop on the way thanks to lots of help and guidance from one of my best friends' husband. I just barely picked up the pieces of my Monday and stayed up far too late. Yesterday was absolute crap but that doesn’t mean the entire week needs to be too. If you can just focus on one problem at a time, anything is fixable. All it takes is a little patience and perseverance.

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Which brings me to today’s recipe: Italian-Style Pigs in a Blanket. Now that the countdown is on for Christmas, it's time to get serious if you're hosting. Let me start by saying these were an absolute hit in my house. They’re so tasty and delicious. They almost taste like pizza. They are a heavier appetizer - perfect to serve if you’re not having any specific main dish during your party. I love these for Christmas Eve or a friends party. They’re also super easy to make. My appreciation for store-bought dough comes in handy here. You can buy any crescent or croissant dough that you prefer. We’ll be making homemade Italian sausage for Christmas Eve this year but store-bought also works equally well. Make a little bed of cheese on the dough before adding the sausage to wrap. Roll it up and finish with a garlicky butter mixture and some Parmesan cheese. These babies are irresistible.

I hope your week was off to a better start than mine. Let me know if you got any great Cyber Monday deals in the comments below!

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Italian-Style Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients:
12 Italian Sausage Links
3 cups Italian Blend Cheese, shredded
2 Crescent Dough Packages (24 croissants)
¼ cup Butter, melted
4 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 tsp. Oregano
½ tsp. Garlic Powder

Directions:
1 - Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the sausage for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool and cut in half.

2 - Once the sausages have cooled, roll out the croissant dough. Sprinkle each triangle with shredded Italian Blend cheese. Place a sausage on top of the cheese and roll up. Repeat.

**If you’re planning on storing these ahead of time. Stop here. Wrap each sausage in wax paper or plastic wrap, store in an airtight container or large sealable bag. When you’re ready to bake, take out the night before and thaw overnight. Bring the oven back to 375 degrees.**

3 - Mix together the butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and oregano. Place the dough-wrapped sausage on a baking sheet. Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of each wrapped sausage. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce on the side.

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FAQs

Can pigs in a blanket be prepped ahead of time? ›

Instead of baking them right away, cover the cookie sheet tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. When you're ready to bake your crescent roll hot dogs, remove the plastic wrap and bake them as directed. Easy-peasy!

What do Italians call pigs in a blanket? ›

It's pigs in a blanket. È maiale in crosta.

How do you keep pigs in a blanket fresh overnight? ›

Storage Tips: These are best served warm or at room temperature the day they are made, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing Tips: Freeze unbaked pigs in a blanket by assembling and then freezing in a single layer on a baking sheet for about 2 hours.

What's a good dipping sauce for pigs in the blanket? ›

For the dipping sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard and honey in small bowl. Serve the pigs-in-a-blanket with skewers and the dipping sauce on the side.

Can you cook pigs in blankets the day before and reheat? ›

You can prepare the pigs in blankets the night before, and keep them in a sealed container until you're ready to cook them. I find these are best served freshly cooked but they do reheat ok if you need to get more ahead. Cook them the day before, cool, and store in the fridge.

Can you reheat pigs in blankets once cooked? ›

If you've already baked and stored this tasty appetizer, there are easy to reheat and enjoy again: In the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

What do Jews call pigs in a blanket? ›

since calling them pigs just wouldn't go over too well at any (observant) jewish function, someone renamed them as "moshé b'teyváh" which, translated from hebrew, means "moses in a crib (ark)". whatever you want to call them, people eat these up like no tomorrow!

What is a fancy name for pigs in a blanket? ›

The meat or savory part, often a sausage but not always, is wrapped in kolache dough and not croissant dough. This dish in Texas is most commonly referred to as "kolache", although traditional Czech-style kolaches are a sweet dish, not a savory dish.

What is black pig in Italy? ›

The Black Sicilian pig, also called Nero dei Nebrodi, Nero delle Madonie or Nero dell'Etna is a native breed with very ancient origins. Similar to the wild boar both aesthetically and temperamentally, it actually possesses the typical traits of an animal suited to the wild life.

Can pigs in a blanket be left out of the refrigerator after baking? ›

All leftover pigs in blankets should be wrapped in foil or cling film after cooling and kept in the fridge (this should be done in the shortest time possible). This stops them from being contaminated by other food, and is a good food safety rule to apply to any cooked leftovers.

How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm for a party? ›

How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm for a party? You can either keep them in a low-heat oven (around 225 F degrees), and just pull out one plate-full at a time, or you can keep them warm in a slow cooker. The slow cooker method may make them a bit soggy, but it's less hands-on than the oven method.

What sides go with pigs in a blanket? ›

The best side dishes to serve with pigs in a blanket are mashed sweet potatoes, baked beans, mac and cheese, Toad in The Hole, green beans and potatoes, cheese dip, deviled eggs, muffin mix waffles, blooming onion, scrambled eggs, creamy coleslaw, garlic bread, potato salad, corn on the cob, and sweet potato fries.

Is Sweet Baby Ray's a dipping sauce? ›

Description. Ray's chicken sauce is perfect for dipping chicken tenders and waffle fries, or spreading onto chicken sandwiches. Ray's chicken sauce is a new, but familiar flavor with notes of honey mustard and a hint of smoke that will keep you coming back for more!

Are pigs in a blanket the same as sausage rolls? ›

Savory sausage wrapped in delicate puff pastry with a hint of mustard make for a spectacular breakfast.

What can you feed pigs to make them taste better? ›

For them, grass should be 10% (weaner) to 50% (mature boar) of their diet. Pigs consume a variety of grasses, clover, and herbs which gives the pork flavour complexity and depth. The constant exercise of foraging improves the texture of the meat.

How long will pigs in blankets keep in fridge? ›

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This stops them from being contaminated by other food, and is a good food safety rule to apply to any cooked leftovers. Pigs in blankets should be eaten within three days.

How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm and not soggy? ›

You can either keep them in a low-heat oven (around 225 F degrees), and just pull out one plate-full at a time, or you can keep them warm in a slow cooker. The slow cooker method may make them a bit soggy, but it's less hands-on than the oven method.

How long can you keep uncooked pigs in blankets in the freezer? ›

Defrosting and freezing tips for Pigs in blankets
  1. Always defrost in the fridge: Fridge is the safest way to defrost your package. ...
  2. Mark the date: Label and mark the date so that you are aware of the date of freezing.
  3. Consumer within 4–6 months: The freezer doesn't stop microbial growth.
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Can you reheat pigs in blankets and stuffing? ›

Important: The pigs in blankets and stuffing are cooked when no longer pink in the middle. When cooked remove from the oven with the turkey. We will reheat them later! Pop the pigs in blankets and stuffing balls in the tray with the potatoes for the last 5 mins of cooking time to reheat.

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