Homemade Pigs in a Blanket with Whole Wheat Wraps
Easy homemade Pigs in a Blanket recipe with whole wheat pastry and chicken sausage. Quick appetizer that's better for blood sugar and gut health.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chicken sausages or uncured pork sausages
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
- 2 tablespoons water, for egg wash
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely minced
Instructions
- 1
Combine whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Cut cold butter cubes into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 3
Drizzle ice water over the flour mixture one tablespoon at a time, tossing gently with a fork until the dough just comes together without overworking it.
- 4
Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 6
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
- 7
Cut the dough into 16 equal strips, each approximately 3/4-inch wide by 6 inches long.
- 8
Whisk together Dijon mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl, then lightly brush this mixture onto each dough strip.
- 9
Wrap one dough strip around each sausage in a spiral fashion, slightly overlapping the edges as you work your way down.
- 10
Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 11
Whisk the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of water to create an egg wash, then brush it generously over each wrapped sausage.
- 12
Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the tops if using, and scatter minced chives across the batch.
- 13
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown and crispy, rotating the baking sheets halfway through cooking.
- 14
Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour and crescent roll dough | whole wheat pastry flour | Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and nutrients while reducing refined carbohydrate content, supporting better blood sugar stability and gut health |
| pork sausages | chicken or turkey sausages | Poultry-based sausages contain less saturated fat and cholesterol while maintaining protein content, reducing inflammatory compounds often found in processed pork |
| butter | coconut oil or avocado oil | These alternatives provide healthier fat profiles with anti-inflammatory properties compared to conventional butter while maintaining pastry texture and flakiness |
| maple syrup | blackstrap molasses or allulose | Blackstrap molasses delivers minerals like iron and potassium with lower glycemic impact; allulose mimics sugar without blood sugar spikes |
| regular mustard and syrup glaze | whole grain mustard with honey and fresh thyme | Whole grain mustard contains beneficial compounds; raw honey has antimicrobial properties; thyme is anti-inflammatory with digestive benefits |
Recommended Equipment
Tools that make this recipe easier
Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 16)
| Calories | 218 |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 22mg |
| Sodium | 445mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 11g |
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