Sausage Rolls Recipe with Hot Pepper Jelly (Hogs in a Blanket) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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By: Becky Hardin

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SAUSAGE ROLLSare kind of like Pigs in a Blanket, but I’ve transformed them into a fun bite-size appetizer! Paired with a sweet & spicy Pepper Jelly, these Mini Sausage Rolls are sure to please. We are addicted to these little sausage rolls and I guarantee they will be gone in minutes. So much flavor for such a small recipe!

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Sausage Rolls with Pepper Jelly

Sausage rolls are a classic British snack food, similar to Pigs in a Blanket. I’ve transformed them into an easy and fun appetizer with a tasty Pepper Jelly!

A great holiday recipe is something everyone should know how to make. You need a go-to that you can bring to potlucks and parties at Christmas time. Something you can make quickly, and you know it will knock their socks off at that NYE or Superbowl get together. I love these PEPPER JELLY SAUSAGE ROLLS because they’re a twist on a classic (you already know I love Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket) but is still unique enough to be requested time and time again.

I love the sweetness of these mini sausage rolls, mixed with the tang from the grainy mustard, and just the right amount of spice from the pepper jelly. I love that they’re delicious both served hot or cold, and I love that they’re bite sized appetizers. That means you can eat 10 and not feel guilty…right?

This Sausage Rolls Recipe is the perfect bite-sized appetizer, and they’re even better with the Pepper Jelly!

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Mini Sausage Rolls – The Perfect Party Appetizer

These mini sausage rolls are the perfect, poppable, bite sized appetizers for Christmas. The only problem is how hard it is to eat just one! You can pretty much guarantee that a double batch will be necessary. Especially once you add on that pepper jelly.

We ate these for a full meal in our house. Can you blame us?! They’re just too fun and delicious. Holiday baking is good and all, but I love the holiday appetizers the most. Please give me all of the meatballs, dips, nachos, and of course these Pepper Jelly Sausage Rolls. These are making it on all of our holiday menus for SURE. Yum yum yum.

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What is Pepper Jelly?

Pepper Jelly is exactly what it sounds like: it’s a jelly made with peppers. There are different varieties, so some might be more sweet while others are more spicy. But the mix of flavors is so good, especially when paired with these little sausage rolls.

I like things with a little bit of heat but not way too spicy. That’s why pepper jelly is perfect. Sugar and spice and everything nice! I used it in this hot pepper jelly dip too.

How to Make Pepper Jelly

I know you guys are gonna love these Pepper Jelly Sausage Rolls as much as we do. You guys are my people. Pepper Jelly can be found pre-made at many grocery stores or gourmet food shops.

But if you can’t find any at the grocery store, you can always learn how to make your own pepper jelly. The process is the same as preparing any jelly or preservative. Try using this homemade pepper jelly recipeto get started.

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I just know you guys are going to love these Mini Sausage Rolls! They really make the perfect appetizer, and they’re a fun alternative to traditional Pigs in a Blanket.

See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Pepper Jelly Sausage Rolls. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed these sausage rolls, you’ll love these other appetizers:

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites
  • Swedish Meatballs Recipe
  • Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
  • Turkey Meatballs

Recipe

Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket

4.48 from 85 votes

Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 15 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

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SAUSAGE ROLLSare kind of like Pigs in a Blanket, but I've transformed them into a fun bite-size appetizer! Paired with a sweet & spicy Pepper Jelly, these Mini Sausage Rolls are sure to please. We are addicted to these little sausage rolls and I guarantee they will be gone in minutes. So much flavor for such a small recipe!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Crescent Dough Sheet
  • 12 ounces sausage links; such as Aidells Spicy Mango w/Jalapeno or skinless sausage or kielbasa w/jalapeno fully cooked
  • ¼ cup hot pepper jelly
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • Spray a 24 mini-muffin tin with cooking spray. (You might need to use 2 muffin tins.)

  • On a clean work surface, lay the Crescent Dough Sheet flat then cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each half into ¾” strips.

  • Cut the sausage links into 1” pieces.

  • Roll each sausage piece with one strip of dough along the edge. Stretch the dough gently as you roll the sausage.

  • Place one rolled sausage in each muffin cup, sausage side up.

  • Place a small dollop of hot pepper jelly and a small dollop of mustard on the top of each sausage roll.

  • Bake in at 375°F, 12-15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

  • Transfer to a cooling rack 5 minutes then place on a serving tray.

  • Serve hot.

  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) Sodium: 430mg (19%) Potassium: 92mg (3%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 25IU (1%) Vitamin C: 0.7mg (1%) Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 0.7mg (4%)

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FAQs

Are pigs in a blanket sausage rolls? ›

Pigs in a blanket in the United States is a small hot dog or other sausage wrapped in pastry similar to a sausage roll in the UK, it is commonly served as an appetizer in the United States. The similarity in name with that of the UK dish pigs in blankets, which is a sausage wrapped in bacon, sometimes causes confusion.

What are the ingredients in today sausage rolls? ›

Tapioca Starch, Wheat Pollard (Gluten), Anticaking Agent (E551), Vegetable Oil (Canola Seed)],Spices (Cereal (Wheat Flour (Gluten), Water, Raising Agents, Salt, Flavour Blend Salt, Maize Starch, MSG (Flavour Enhancer E621), Anticaking Agent, Spice Extracts (TBHQ), Acidity Regulator, Flavourings, Flavour Enhancers], ...

Can you make sausage rolls with Linda McCartney sausages? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 Pack Veggie Sausages (I use Linda McCartney.)
  2. 1 Pack Pre-Rolled Puff Pastry.
  3. 1 Egg (I only needed 1, but you might need 2)
  4. 1 Spring Onion.
  5. (Optional) Handful of Spinach.
  6. To Taste Salt and Pepper.
  7. 1 Tsp Paprika.
May 10, 2020

How long to heat a sausage roll in the oven? ›

Ready to eat cold - but best heated in an oven for a truly smashing sausage roll! Remove all packaging and place in a preheated oven. From Chilled: 180°C / Fan 160°C / Gas mark 4 for 20-25 minutes. From Frozen: 190°C / Fan 170°C / Gas mark 5 for 40-50 minutes.

What's the difference between sausage rolls and pigs in a blanket? ›

They are similar but not the same. Sausage rolls are minced meat often, but not always, pork, seasoned and encased in either puff or short pastry. Depending on pastry preferences. Pigs in blankets are whole cooked pork sausages, cooled and rolled in puff pastry usually in a similar casing to how croissants look.

What are pigs in a blanket called? ›

Another name used for Pigs In A Blanket is mini crescent dogs and if you are looking to wrap up more appetizers in crescent dough, browse all of our crescent appetizer recipes for more ideas.

How do you keep sausage rolls from getting soggy on the bottom? ›

To prevent soggy sausage rolls, make sure your oven is preheated before cooking. Ensure to space out the sausage rolls on the baking tray when cooking to ensure there is enough room for the air to circulate and allow them to crisp up. Once cooked, transfer from the baking tray to a wire tray to cool.

What is a hog sausage roll? ›

Handcrafted rolls made with sage and onion sausagemeat, British pulled pork and Bramley apples in crisp all-butter puff pastry, topped with sea-salted pork crackling.

What pastry are sausage rolls made from? ›

The basic composition of a sausage roll is sheets of puff pastry formed into tubes around sausage meat and glazed with egg or milk before being baked. They can be served either hot or cold. In the 19th century, they were made using shortcrust pastry instead of puff pastry.

What is in Jimmy Dean sausage? ›

PORK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, SUGAR, PORK BROTH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE.

How do you tell if sausage rolls are cooked through? ›

To ensure the sausage has cooked through, insert an instant-read meat thermometer into one of the rolls. If the internal temperature has come to 165 degrees F, you are good to go! If not, allow them to bake for a bit longer.

How do you tell if a sausage roll is cooked? ›

How will I know if my sausage rolls are cooked through? When cooked the meat filling will still be soft. However, you can tell that they're cooked as the filling will have a very different texture from raw meat.

Should I defrost sausage rolls before cooking? ›

Freezing - you can freeze your uncooked sausage rolls and simply bake from frozen allowing an extra 10 minutes cooking time. Open freeze (on a tray without any cover) and then once frozen pack into a bag or box. Or freeze cooked ones, defrost and serve cold or refresh in a hot oven for 5 minutes.

What is the original pigs in a blanket made of? ›

A pig in a blanket is a sausage (originally a pork sausage, hence the “pig”) wrapped in either a pancake, biscuit dough, or a crescent-style piece of pastry (you guessed it, that's the “blanket”).

What do Texans call pigs in a blanket? ›

The Texanist: Why Do Texans Call a Pig in a Blanket a Kolache? – Texas Monthly.

Are pigs in a blanket the same as kolaches? ›

Most East Texas bakeries have mistakenly named their 'pig in a blanket' as a kolache,” she said. Although I am not of Czech heritage, I still cringe at the inaccuracy each and every time I see a sign proclaiming “Donuts and Kolaches” in front of a business, only to discover that there are no kolaches to be found.

What do people eat pigs in a blanket with? ›

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.

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