Andouille Pigs in a Blanket

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Café du Monde & Jackson Square

📍 Where this dish comes from: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana · Café du Monde & Jackson Square
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Andouille Pigs in a Blanket, plated and ready to serve

A Cajun spin on the classic party favorite — spicy andouille sausage links wrapped in a low-carb dough that bakes up just as flaky as the puff pastry version, with none of the sugar spike that comes after eating a plateful.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Andouille Pigs in a Blanket

Andouille Pigs in a Blanket

Smoky andouille sausage bites wrapped in a flaky almond flour dough, baked until golden.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 andouille sausage links (cocktail-size) or 3 full links cut into thirds
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Creole mustard, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth.
  • Stir in almond flour, egg, and garlic powder until a dough forms. Let cool slightly, then chill 10 minutes.
  • Roll dough between two sheets of parchment and cut into strips large enough to wrap each sausage piece.
  • Wrap dough around each sausage piece, pinching seams to seal. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm with Creole mustard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Almond flour dough provides more protein and fiber than a traditional pastry wrap.
  • Andouille sausage adds bold flavor without needing extra added fat or sauce.
  • A finger-food favorite that fits easily into a keto-friendly spread.
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