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Candy Cane Chicken Sausage: 7 Festive Holiday Recipes

Candy Cane Chicken Sausage
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These Candy Cane Chicken Sausage Blankets are a fun, festive twist on classic pigs in a blanket, made with juicy chicken sausage wrapped in seasoned dough and shaped into adorable candy canes. They’re easy, delicious, and perfect for Christmas parties, appetizer boards, family gatherings, and holiday brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package fully cooked chicken sausage (4–6 links)
  • 1 roll refrigerated crescent dough or puff pastry
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Sesame seeds
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
  • Honey mustard or dipping sauces

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cut each chicken sausage into 3–4 equal pieces.
  3. Unroll crescent dough or puff pastry and cut into thin strips.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper onto dough strips.
  5. Wrap each sausage piece diagonally with dough, leaving small gaps to mimic candy cane stripes.
  6. Curve one end to form the iconic candy cane hook.
  7. Beat egg with milk and brush lightly over dough for a glossy, golden result.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffy, golden, and crisp.
  9. Cool slightly and serve with ketchup, mustard, or festive dipping sauces.
  10. Use fully cooked sausage for best texture and easier shaping.
  11. Pat dry to prevent soggy dough.
  12. Slice evenly for consistent baking.
  13. Chill dough briefly for cleaner cuts.
  14. Twist dough slightly for defined candy cane stripes.
  15. Sprinkle sesame seeds for added crunch.
  16. Use puff pastry for a flakier blanket.
  17. Add melted butter + herbs after baking for extra flavor.
  18. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  19. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes.
  20. Freeze unbaked shapes for up to 2 months; bake from frozen with 2–3 extra minutes.

Notes

  • These are perfect for Christmas parties.
  • Adjust spices to your taste.

Nutrition

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