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Pigs Under Blankets Burger with Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Pigs Under Blankets Burger with Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 40 mins

A juicy beef burger topped with crispy mini sausages wrapped in bacon, melted cheese, and classic fixings, served with crispy smoky sweet potato fries.



 

Ingredients

For the Burgers

  • 500g pork mince (or pork & beef mix)
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 brioche burger buns, toasted

For the Pigs in Blankets

  • 8 chipolata sausages
  • 8 rashers streaky bacon

Toppings

  • 4 slices cheddar or brie
  • Cranberry sauce (or onion chutney)
  • Rocket or lettuce leaves

For the Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

  • 800g sweet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (for crispiness)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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Make the Fries

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  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan).

  2. Step 2

    Toss sweet potato fries in cornflour, then coat with oil, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Spread on a lined tray and bake 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until crisp.

Cook the Pigs in Blankets

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  1. Step 4

    Wrap each sausage in a rasher of bacon.

  2. Step 5

    Bake on a tray at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Prepare the Burgers

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  1. Step 6

    Mix pork mince with onion, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper.

  2. Step 7

    Shape into 4 patties.

  3. Step 8

    Fry, grill, or BBQ for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.

  4. Step 9

    In the last minute, top each with cheese to melt.

Assemble the Burgers

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  1. Step 10

    Spread cranberry sauce (or chutney) on the bun bases.

  2. Step 11

    Add the pork patty with melted cheese.

  3. Step 12

    Place 2 pigs in blankets on top.

  4. Step 13

    Finish with rocket/lettuce and the bun lid.

Additional Notes

Serve

  • Stack the burger high, skewer if needed to hold.
  • Pile crispy sweet potato fries on the side.

Suggested Pairing

  • A festive ale or cider
  • Coleslaw or pickled red cabbage for crunch

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