This hot honey pigs in blankets mac and cheese recipe is a next-level comfort dish that combines creamy cheesy pasta with salty, crispy pigs in blankets and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. It’s indulgent, delicious, and perfect for cozy nights, parties, or anytime you want a show-stopping macaroni and cheese everyone will love. This recipe brings together bold flavours and satisfying textures in one bowl, making it an epic twist on classic mac and cheese.
If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know I have a soft spot for anything creamy, comforting and just a little bit indulgent – and my original Hot Honey Mac & Cheese is still one of my all-time most-loved recipes.
This year, though, I wanted to give it a festive twist, something fun and a bit cheeky that brings all the cosy Christmas flavours together in one dish. And honestly? This Hot Honey Pigs in Blankets Mac & Cheese might just be my favourite version yet.
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I mean, pigs in blankets are already the star of any Christmas plate (I don’t make the rules), so folding them into a smoky, lightly spiced cheese sauce and topping the whole thing with extra crispy, pre-cooked pigs in blankets felt like the natural next step.
Add a drizzle of hot honey for that perfect balance of sweet heat, and you’ve got the kind of dish that makes the whole room go quiet for a second… before someone asks for seconds.
What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is to make lighter without losing any of the comfort. Using skimmed milk and reduced-fat cheese still gives you a sauce that’s silky, rich and full of flavour, while smoked paprika and mustard cut through with warmth and depth.
What makes this mac & cheese different?
This version pairs creamy macaroni with juicy pigs in blankets and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle, balancing richness, savoury saltiness and heat.Can I make this mac and cheese ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare up to the baking step, cover and refrigerate. Add crispy toppings just before baking so they stay crunchy.What kind of cheese works best?
A mix of cheddar and mozzarella yields gooey cheese pull and bold flavour. You can also add a bit of parmesan for a sharper punch.Can I make this vegetarian?
You can swap pigs in blankets for vegetarian sausages to make a veg-friendly version with similar flavour and texture.
How spicy is the hot honey?
Hot honey adds warmth rather than extreme heat. Adjust to taste by drizzling more or less.Pin for later:
It’s everything you want from a festive mac – cosy, irresistible and just that little bit extra.
This is a brilliant option for Christmas Eve, a post-shopping pick-me-up, or even a fun twist on leftovers if you somehow have pigs in blankets hanging around (unlikely, but possible!). However you serve it, it’s guaranteed to bring joy, comfort and a tiny bit of chaos – in the best way.
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