McCain Home Chips loaded with pigs in blankets, melted Brie, sprouts, gravy mayo and a cranberry drizzle.
Turn a Christmas favourite into the ultimate festive sharing dish with Chips in Blankets. Crispy, fluffy McCain Home Chips are arranged into a Chipmas wreath, loaded with juicy pigs in blankets, Brussel sprouts and creamy Brie, with gravy mayo and sweet cranberry sauce in the centre ready for dipping.
Perfect for Christmas party food, a Chipmas party or Boxing Day get-together, it’s also a delicious way to use up leftover gravy, Brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets after the big day.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (or follow the temperature guidance on the McCain Home Chips pack).
Cook the chips
Spread the McCain Home Chips evenly across your baking trays and cook according to the pack instructions until golden and crisp.
For 1kg of chips, you may need to use two trays. Give the chips plenty of space rather than overcrowding them this will help them cook evenly and get deliciously crispy.
Make the festive sauces
While the chips are cooking, mix the mayonnaise and cold leftover turkey gravy together in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Keep chilled until you're ready to serve.
Place the cranberry sauce in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for around 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each burst, until it loosens enough to drizzle easily.
Load up the chips
Once the chips are cooked, carefully transfer them to a large ovenproof tray.
Arrange the cooked pigs in blankets, heated Brussel sprouts and chunks of Brie evenly over the chips.
Return the tray to the oven for approximately 3–5 minutes, or just until the Brie begins to soften and melt.
Build your Chips in Blankets wreath
Carefully arrange the loaded chips, pigs in blankets, Brussel sprouts and melted Brie around a large round sharing board or platter to create a festive Chipmas wreath, leaving space in the centre.
Place a bowl of the gravy mayo in the centre of the wreath ready for dipping, then drizzle the warm cranberry sauce over the chips.
Bring your Chips in Blankets wreath to the table and let everyone dig in.
Serve straight away while everything is hot and the brie is deliciously melted and gooey.
Recipe tips
Give your chips plenty of room when cooking to help them crisp up.
Add the Brie towards the end so it becomes warm and gooey.
Use chilled gravy when making the gravy mayo.
Serve extra cranberry sauce and gravy mayo on the side.
Turn the platter into part of a bigger Chipmas spread for Christmas parties, Boxing Day lunches or an easy Twixmas dinner.
Variations
Make it Vegetarian or Vegan
For vegetarian Chips in Blankets, swap the pigs in blankets for vegetarian sausages and meat-free bacon, or try crispy mushrooms, roasted chestnuts or sage and onion stuffing.
For a vegan version, use plant-based sausages and bacon, melting vegan cheese, vegan mayonnaise and vegetable or vegan gravy.
Make it with Christmas leftovers
Got pigs in blankets, Brussel sprouts, gravy, cranberry sauce or Brie left after Christmas dinner? They're perfect for turning into loaded chips the next day. Just make sure leftovers are stored and reheated according to food-safety guidance.
Why Chips in Blankets deserve a place at your Chipmas table
Pigs in blankets might normally sit politely alongside Christmas dinner, but at Chipmas we're giving them the starring role.
Pairing them with crispy McCain Home Chips turns them into an easy Christmas sharing dish that can go straight into the middle of the table. Brie brings creamy richness, cranberry adds a sweet and tangy hit, while the sprouts and gravy mayo ties all those classic Christmas dinner flavours together.
Arrange everything on a sharing board in the shape of a festive Chipmas wreath, with the gravy mayo in the centre ready for everyone to dip into.
The result? A festive loaded chips recipe made for everyone to dive into.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Chips in Blankets with leftover pigs in blankets?
A:
Yes. This recipe is a great way to use cooked pigs in blankets left over from Christmas dinner. Store leftovers safely in the fridge and make sure they're thoroughly reheated and piping hot before eating.
Can I use leftover Christmas gravy?
A:
Yes. Leftover turkey gravy gives the gravy mayo its festive flavour. Make sure the gravy has been properly cooled and refrigerated before mixing it with the mayonnaise.
What cheese works best on loaded Christmas chips?
A:
Brie works brilliantly because its creamy flavour pairs well with pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce, and it becomes deliciously soft when warmed. Cut it into small chunks so you can distribute it throughout the platter.
What can I do with leftover cranberry sauce at Christmas?
A:
Turn it into a drizzle for loaded chips. Gently warming cranberry sauce loosens its consistency, making it easy to drizzle over Chips in Blankets and giving the rich Brie, gravy and pigs in blankets a sweet, tangy contrast.
Can I make Chips in Blankets vegetarian?
A:
Yes. Replace the traditional pigs in blankets with a vegetarian alternative and use vegetarian gravy and vegetarian-friendly Brie. You can then follow the rest of the recipe in the same way.
Can I make vegan Chips in Blankets?
A:
Yes. McCain Home Chips are suitable for vegans. Use vegan pigs in blankets, plant-based cheese, vegan mayonnaise and vegan gravy, then finish with a vegan-friendly cranberry sauce.
Are Chips in Blankets good for a Christmas party?
A:
Absolutely. They're designed as a festive sharing dish, so you can bring the whole platter to the table and let everyone dig in. For a larger Christmas party, scale up the quantities and prepare multiple platters so the chips can be served hot and crispy.
