Jamie Oliver's 'clever' twist on Christmas pigs in blankets - 8 great ideas
Pigs in blankets are a Christmas staple to graze on, but why not make them more of a talking point?
Jamie Oliver has put together eight delicious alternatives to pigs in blankets, which are all ready to eat within half an hour.
The British chef said: "Pigs in blankets are genius, but lots of clever combos, when wrapped in bacon, are equally delicious."
There are numerous combinations to choose from, from brie-based blankets to fig-inspired nibbles.
Or, if you're feeling very adventurous, and you have a lot of people coming over for Christmas, you could make them all.
They will be a great topic to talk about over dinner, as people compare which ones were their favourites.
Brie blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One knob of Brie-style cheese
- One shelled walnut, half
- One fresh thyme tip
Chicken blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- Half, chicken liver
- One fresh sage leaf
- Half, dried apricot
Pear blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One wedge of ripe pear
- A few dried cranberries
- One fresh thyme tip
Blue cheese blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One destoned dried prune
- A crumbling of blue cheese
- Two chopped fresh rosemary leaves
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Pick your favourite, or pick them all, as they all require the same cooking method.
Method
1. Lay one rasher of smoked streaky bacon on a board, chop in half so each halve can be a used as a blanket.
2. Place your filling on top, then roll and wrap it up, lining them up in an oiled roasting tray as you go.
3. Cook in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas four for around 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, then serve.
More clever combos
Fig blankets
Ingredients
- Half, torn ripe fig stuffed with pine nuts
- One drizzle of runny honey
Bread blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One cube of crustless bread
- Two fresh rosemary leaves
Date blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One destoned date
- Two crumbled blanched hazelnuts
- One drizzle of runny honey
Ricotta blankets
Ingredients
- One rasher of smoked, streaky bacon
- One piece of torn ricotta or firm goat's cheese
- Slices of fresh red chilli