pigs in blankets

plural noun

, singular pig in a blanket.

1. frankfurters or small sausages wrapped in dough and baked or broiled.
2. oysters, chicken livers, etc., wrapped in bacon, skewered, and broiled or sautéed.

Example Sentences

Sainsbury's sold record numbers of pigs in blankets, mince pies and sparkling wine, over the festive period, it has said.

From BBC

It said appetite for traditional Christmas dinner items was particularly strong in 2023, with volumes of parsnips, sprouts and potatoes up, along with festive meats including pigs in blankets, sausages, hams and turkeys.

From BBC

"The pigs in blankets are my favourite. But my birthday is also on the 27th so I always look forward to some chocolate cake then," she says.

From BBC

Overall, the basic ingredients for the big day - turkey, stuffing, gravy, pigs in blankets, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, Christmas pudding and mince pies - would typically cost around £32.35.

From BBC

Following a similar logic, if she wants to control the menu at her own functions, she should provide the food — otherwise, she will have to be gracious when her brother-in-law brings pigs in blankets.

From Washington Post