Serves: 4–5
These Marry Me Pigs in Blankets take a classic favourite and turn it into a rich, creamy showstopper. Crispy bacon-wrapped pork sausages are served in a luxurious Parmesan, sun-dried tomato and white wine sauce, finished with spinach and herbs. Perfect for a indulgent weekend dinner or a festive twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
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12 rashers smoked bacon
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tsp chilli flakes
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50ml white wine
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150ml chicken stock
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150ml double cream
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40g Parmesan, grated
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6–8 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 large handful spinach
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh chives, finely chopped, to garnish
Method
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Cut each sausage in half and wrap each piece tightly in a rasher of bacon.
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Cook the pigs in blankets in an air fryer at 200°C for 20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and chilli flakes.
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Pour in the white wine and allow it to bubble for 1–2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
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Add the double cream, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. Stir well and allow the sauce to gently simmer.
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Pour in the chicken stock and sprinkle in the oregano. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Stir through the spinach and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Nestle the crispy pigs in blankets into the sauce and spoon the sauce over the top.
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Finish with extra Parmesan and freshly chopped chives before serving.
