Cerdos en una Manta (Pigs in a Blanket)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 15

Cerdos en una Manta (Pigs in a Blanket) recipe for your snack time

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

14 min

Ready In

24 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 pound chorizo sausage
	1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
	1/4 cup chopped red onion
	1 small jalapeno pepper , chopped
	1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
	1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit roll dough
	1/4 teaspoon hot sauce , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

Fat

28g

Cerdos en una Manta, or "Pigs in a Blanket," is a popular snack food in Mexico that has made its way into American cuisine as well. Made with spicy chorizo sausage, cheese, and biscuit dough, these bite-sized snacks are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a party appetizer, Cerdos en una Manta are sure to please everyone. Just be sure to enjoy them in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until browned and cooked through.
3.	Add the chopped red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
4.	Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and hot sauce.
5.	On a floured surface, roll out the refrigerated buttermilk biscuit roll dough into a rectangle.
6.	Cut the dough into individual pieces about 2 inches by 2 inches.
7.	Place a tablespoon of the chorizo mixture onto each piece of dough.
8.	Roll up each piece of dough around the filling, pinching the ends together to seal.
9.	Place the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown.

PROS

Cerdos en una Manta are delicious and easy to make!
Perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.

CONS

They are a bit high in calories and fat due to the sausage and cheese.

Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Cerdos en una Manta are not particularly healthy, the jalapeno pepper and hot sauce used in the recipe can provide some health benefits.
Jalapeno peppers are a good source of vitamin C and can help boost immunity.
Hot sauce made with chili peppers has been linked to pain relief and improved digestion.