Pigs in Blankets Traybake
Enjoy this festive, slimming-friendly sausage traybake featuring homemade pigs in blankets, roasted Christmas veg, sage and onion seasoning, and a sticky cranberry glaze. Top tip: pair it with fluffy mash!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories276
- Fat6.7g
- Saturates1.6g
- Carbs22g
- Sugars14g
- Protein28g
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Who else can’t get enough of pigs in blankets this time of year?! For this Pigs in Blankets Traybake, we’ve rolled up our slimming-friendly versions and roasted them alongside some festive veggies, then seasoned everything with sage and onion for that cosy Christmas flavour we all love. For the veg, we’ve gone for carrots, parsnips, sprouts, red onion, and peas, but you can switch any out for your personal preference! Just remember to account for the difference if you’re calorie-counting.
A glossy cranberry glaze brings the whole dish together perfectly, adding some festive sparkle! Dish it up with fluffy mash for the ultimate winter warmer.
What diets is this Pigs in Blankets traybake suitable for?
This Pigs in Blankets Traybake can easily be made gluten-free. If you’re cooking for someone with a gluten intolerance, just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:
- Sausages
- Stock
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Pigs in Blankets Traybake?
No, this recipe doesn’t call for any special ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves. However, you will need a 34cm ovenproof dish, which we’ve included below.
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How many calories are in this Pigs in Blankets Traybake?
There are only 276 calories in one serving of this Pigs in Blankets Traybake recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C fan. Spray the tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
Step 2
Wrap each chipolata in a strip of bacon to make your pigs in blankets. Place in the tray, with the ends of the bacon facing down.
Step 3
Add the carrot and parsnip batons. Spray the top with low-calorie cooking spray, then sprinkle over the sage and onion granules. Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes, tossing around halfway through — being careful you don’t displace the bacon from the sausages.
Step 4
Whisk the boiling water into the cranberry sauce and stock pot to make a sauce.
Step 5
After 40 minutes, add the onion, sprouts, and peas and pour over the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then return to the oven for a further 20-25 minutes — until the “pigs” are golden and the vegetables are tender.
What could I serve with this Pigs in Blankets Traybake?
We think this Pigs in Blankets Traybake would be delicious alongside of the following:
How do you know when this Pigs in Blankets Traybake is cooked?
You can tell your Pigs in Blankets Traybake is cooked when the sausages are cooked through, the bacon medallions have started to crisp, and the vegetables are visibly softening and browning around the edges.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Pickle Toad in the Hole in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Pigs in Blankets Traybake, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store this Pigs in Blankets Traybake in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Pigs in Blankets Traybake?
No, we don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
How do I reheat this Pigs in Blankets Traybake?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container, with loosely fitting lid, and heat for 4-7 minutes — until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost fully, then heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes — until piping hot.
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Pigs in Blankets Traybake
Enjoy this festive, slimming-friendly sausage traybake featuring homemade pigs in blankets, roasted Christmas veg, sage and onion seasoning, and a sticky cranberry glaze. Top tip: pair it with fluffy mash!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR
- KCals 276
- Carbs 22G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C fan. Then spray your tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
- Wrap each chipolata in a strip of bacon to make your pigs in blankets. Place in the tray, with the ends of the bacon face-down.
- Add the carrot and parsnip batons. Spray the top with low-calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over the sage and onion granules. Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes, tossing around halfway through — being careful you don't displace the bacon from the sausages.
- Whisk the boiling water into the cranberry sauce and stock pot to make a sauce.
- After 40 minutes, add the onion, sprouts, and peas, and pour over the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then return to the oven for a further 20-25 minutes — until the "pigs" are golden, and the vegetables are tender.
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