Anything wrapped in pastry is a guaranteed crowd pleaser so it’s no surprise that pigs in a blanket are always the first to go at parties and gatherings. Adding Everything Bagel seasoning adds flavor and texture to this much-loved appetizer.
Ingredients
Full pigs in a blanket recipe can be found in the recipe card.
- Cocktail sausages. Mini smokies, cut up hot dogs or mini frankfurters will all work.
- Puff pastry. I prefer using all-butter store bought puff pastry. Remember to thaw the pastry overnight in the fridge before using.
- Dijon mustard (optional).
- Egg.
- Everything Bagel seasoning.
How to make pigs in a blanket
- Prepare the pastry: Roll the thawed puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface to approximately ½cm thick. Cut the pastry into 16 even squares.
- Assemble the pigs in a blanket: Brush each piece of pastry with Dijon mustard (if using) then top with a cocktail sausage. Roll to encase the sausage with pastry. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Bake: Place the pigs in a blanket in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve.
Can I use crescent roll dough instead?
You can use pretty much any pastry or dough for pigs in a blanket, although puff pastry is my favorite because it is so easily found across the globe. Crescent roll dough can be used but might need to be trimmed into suitable sized slices to roll around the sausages.
What to serve with pigs in a blanket
These bad boys are an amazing appetizer on their own with a dipping sauce but can also be served alongside other appetizers if you’re feeding a crowd. Here are some delicious dipping sauce ideas:
Easy appetizer recipes
Ingredients
- 800 g (28oz) puff pastry I use 400g frozen puff pastry rolls which I allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
- 800 g (28oz) cocktail sausages
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard (Optional)
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll each thawed puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface to approximately ½cm thick. Cut each sheet of pastry into 16 even squares.
- Brush each piece of pastry with Dijon mustard (if using) then top with a cocktail sausage.
- Roll to encase the sausage with pastry.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Place the pigs in a blanket in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve.
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