Italian Pigs in a Blanket with Calabrian Chili Dipping Sauce
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Italian Pigs in a Blanket with Calabrian Chili Dipping Sauce

Italian Pigs in a Blanket with Calabrian Chili Dipping Sauce

Mild Italian sausage wrapped in a flaky pastry gets a fiery upgrade with a bold Calabrian chili dip—bringing rich color, fruity flavor, and just the right kick to every bite.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 2 pieces)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry Dough Squares (05125)
8 oz
4 each
Mayonnaise
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Ricotta cheese
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Garlic, minced
2 tsp
Egg yolk
1 each
Water
1/2 tsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mild Italian sausage, cooked
12 oz
4 each
Calabrian Chili Dipping Sauce
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Calabrian chilies, chopped, in oil, undrained
1.25 oz
3 Tbsp
Olive oil
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Lemon juice
2 tsp
Lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp
Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp
Prep
  1. Thaw puff pastry dough squares, covered, at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerate overnight.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise, ricotta cheese and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Whisk egg and water together in small bowl; set aside.
Assembly
  1. Brush puff pastry squares with ricotta mixture, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges.
  2. Place sausage on one edge of pastry; roll up to cover, pressing firmly.
  3. Brush last open edge with egg wash; press edges to secure seal.
  4. Brush outside of each roll with egg wash; cut each into 6, approx. 3/4-inch wide slices.
  5. Place on parchment-lined full sheet pan and bake as directed until flaky and golden brown.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
15-20 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
20-25 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 7 minutes of baking.
Calabrian Chili Dipping Sauce
  1. Stir together Calabrian chilies, olive oil, lemon juice, zest and garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Serve 1 1/3 tsp for dipping per 2 pieces.

  • Substitute the mild Italian sausage with a spicy version for added heat.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
2 pieces
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
150
% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
5g
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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