Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe for Pigs in a Blanket — perfect for snacks, parties, or a fun family meal:
🥓 Classic Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients (makes ~12–16 pieces)
- 12 cocktail-sized sausages or mini hot dogs
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry or crescent roll dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare Dough
- Roll out puff pastry or crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into rectangles or triangles, large enough to wrap each sausage.
- Wrap the Sausages
- Place each sausage on a piece of dough.
- Roll or fold the dough around the sausage, sealing the edges lightly.
- Egg Wash & Toppings
- Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Brush the dough-wrapped sausages with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese Addition: Place a small slice of cheddar or mozzarella inside the dough before wrapping.
- Spicy Kick: Wrap a tiny strip of jalapeño with the sausage for heat.
- Mini Version: Cut large hot dogs into halves for bite-sized snacks.
- Make Ahead: Assemble, refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
If you want, I can also give a healthy version using whole-wheat dough and turkey sausages that’s just as tasty but lower in fat. Do you want me to?
