Best Little Pigs In A Hammock Recipes

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RING OF PIGGIES



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This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It's a cute display for merry get-togethers. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
42 miniature smoked sausages
Fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate each tube into 8 triangles; cut 14 of the 16 triangles lengthwise into 3 triangles each. Place 1 sausage on the wide end of each smaller triangle; roll up tightly., Arrange 24 appetizers, point side down, in a 10-in. circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place remaining appetizers in the center of the ring to form a 7-in. circle. Bake 16-18 minutes or until golden brown., Shape remaining 2 dough triangles into a bow; place on another parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Cool ring 5 minutes before carefully removing to a serving platter, placing bow on bottom. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PIGS IN A POOL



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My kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn't keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative. -Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray., Shape sausage into forty-eight 3/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil and honey until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Place a sausage ball in each mini muffin cup; cover with batter. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm, with syrup if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in airtight freezer containers. To use, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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