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

4.47 from 84 votes

Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 15 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

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Serves10

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 and sausage rolls the same thing? ›

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 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”).

How long to cook small frozen sausage rolls? ›

Oven cook from frozen. 200°C/400°F/Fan 200°C/ Gas 6 20-25 mins approx.

What should the internal temperature of sausage rolls be to be sure they are cooked? ›

You should cook your sausage rolls until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 75C. The easiest way to measure this is with a hand held temperature probe.

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

kolaches resemble the Texas kolaches of my youth—a small pastry square, corners folded in, with a swab of a fruit filling. But now I see gas stations in Texas selling enormous pigs in a blanket and advertising them as kolaches. What gives? A: The Texanist loves kolaches.

What is a hog sausage roll? ›

Legal name. BUTTER ENRICHED PUFF PASTRY ROLLS FILLED WITH PORK SAUSAGE MEAT WITH SLOW COOKED PORK AND BRAMLEY APPLE, TOPPED WITH PORK CRACKLING.

Are pigs in a blanket the same as hot dogs? ›

In the United States, the term “pigs in a blanket” usually refers to hot dogs or sausages that are wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked. In the United Kingdom, the term refers to small sausages, or “chipolatas,” wrapped up in bacon.

Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead of time? ›

This is a great make-ahead recipe! Make the pastry and wrap your pigs in a blanket the night before, or even sooner! Once they're frozen hard on the baking sheet, you can transfer them to a zip-top bag and they'll keep in the freezer for months!

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!

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 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], ...

How long to cook sausage in the oven? ›

Sausages can also be baked in the oven (a good method to use if you're cooking something else in the oven). Preheat the oven to 190°C, gas mark 5. Place the sausages on a baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes, until thoroughly cooked, turning halfway through the cooking time.

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

Brush the tops with remaining beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Check to ensure they aren't burning, then continue to bake until puffed and golden, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

How long will homemade sausage rolls last? ›

A cooked sausage roll will last in your fridge for up to three days. Be sure to pop it in the fridge once it's cooled down though, as a sausage roll shouldn't be left at room temperature for more than two hours. If you freeze your sausage roll, it will last for up to three months.

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.

Do Americans call sausage rolls pigs in blankets? ›

I agree with Malcolm Minchin - the US doesn't have what the British, Australians, and Kiwis normally think of as a sausage roll. As others have mentioned, they are generically called pigs in a blanket. In Texas they call them kolaches, (which is a Czech fruit pastry with sausage or hotdogs replacing the fruit.)

What do the English call pigs in a blanket? ›

Pigs in blankets, kilted sausages or kilted soldiers is a dish served in the United Kingdom and Ireland consisting of small sausages (usually chipolatas) wrapped in bacon. They are a popular and traditional accompaniment to roast turkey in a Christmas dinner and are served as a side dish.

Are kolaches and pigs in a blanket the same thing? ›

So today is National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day. Pigs in a blanket are the little biscuit-wrapped sausages we eat for breakfast, or maybe something served as an appetizer at a party. Kolaches, on the other hand, are fruit filled pastries, which were introduced to the U.S. by Czech immigrants.

What is a sausage in a roll called? ›

What is Sausage Kolache? Sausage Kolache is a delicious yeast bread pastry wrapped around a cheesy sausage (or Jalapeño sausage for spice lovers out there). It is originally a Czech Republic pastry brought by Czech immigrants to Texas.

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