Okay, so I titled these chicken sausage rollups but let's be honest. These are pigs in a blanket. Or pigs in a bag if you're my four year old. I'm taking the most simplistic childhood lunch and turning it into a mature version that's suitable for dinner. Yet still suitable to eat with your hands!
This TWO ingredient meal is an irresistible combination of flaky golden brown biscuit around a sizzling, juicy chicken sausage. With little prep you can feed a crowd in less than 20 minutes!
And use this meal as a reminder--heathier choices are not complicated. The easiest swaps can offer a more nutritious and flavorful meal.
Chicken sausages are a frequent in my fridge. Whether they are cooked by microwave, grill, pan fry or chop into casseroles, they always hit the spot. And don't forget, they are already cooked. So all you have to do is warm them and you've got a quick protein. Each link typically has about 14 grams of protein. A single hot dog usually only has about 5 grams.
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| Mix and match varieties of chicken sausage |
And while we're comparing the two, the chicken sausage is less fat and less saturated fat than a hot dog. Plus, they're a often larger quantity of meat which is more filling. I have used smaller sausages (great for kids or breakfast) as pictured above. Just know that the size and amount of protein is less than the traditional chicken sausage.
You can find chicken sausage at any store under so many brands. I buy them at Trader Joes, Aldi or next to the hot dogs at the grocery store under brands like Johnsonville, al fresco, aidells, etc. My favorite flavors to roll up are the Chipotle Monterey Jack (Johnsonville) or a basic sweet apple flavored (available in most brands). But get creative. Imagine an Italian variety rolled up and dipped into a little marinara! Yum!
So it's that simple. Serve with a side salad and you've got a brief and balanced meal.
Enjoy!
Brit
Chicken Sausage Roll Ups
Ingredients:
8 count roll of crescent rolls
2- 4 pack of chicken sausage
Olive oil spray
Favorite seasoning, optional
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line pan with foil and lightly spray to prevent sticking.
2. Open crescent rolls and unroll them onto baking pan
3. Roll each sausage up in the crescent starting at the wide end. Repeat.
4. Lightly spray top of roll up with olive oil and sprinkle with favorite seasoning. Bake for approximately 15 minutes
Notes
- These reheat well-- zap in microwave for 15-30 seconds or reheat in oven
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