Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket Recipe – This classic sausage and puff pastry recipe is the ultimate party appetizer or snack! Pigs in a blanket need only 3 ingredients, plus the sprinklings. Roll the sausage into strips of the puff pastry sheet, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with cheese, sesame seeds, or whatever you like, and finally pop in the oven until puffed and golden. So easy, and kids will love helping make these cuties. If you want to make your own puff pastry, see our post on How to Make Puff Pastry from Scratch. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry
- 1 package regular hot dogs, or mini cocktail weiners
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with a pinch of salt and a few drops of water
- Shredded Cheddar, sesame seeds, Italian seasoning… for sprinkling
Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket appetizers
These pigs in a blanket are easy, bite-size appetizers that require almost no prep and result in maximum love at a holiday gathering! Crisp and buttery, these pigs in a blanket puff are easily one of our favorite snacks or appetizers to make.
Why you’ll love these pigs in a blanket
- Quick preparation time: Simply slice and roll and these puff appetizers are ready to bake.
- They are super versatile: With this simple basic recipe, you can add your own twist to the sausage rolls.
- They are easy to make ahead of time: Pigs in a blanket store very well and reheat easily in the oven making them a great party appetizer for baking ahead and free up your mind for other things.
- Everyone loves them!
Directions
1. To make the pigs in a blanket: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC). Defrost the puff pastry according to package instructions. Cut the hot dogs into 1-inch chunks.
2. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface. Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch wide strips into the puff pastry. Roll the sausage into the puff pastry strips and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in your refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove the pigs in a blanket from the refrigerator, brush with the beaten egg, sprinkle with shredded cheese, or any topping you like (kosher salt, sesame seeds, herbs…).
4. Bake the pigs in a blanket puff in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry has puffed and turned a golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy! ❤️
Can we make the pigs in a blanket puff in advance?
Sure! Let the pigs in a blanket puff chill overnight in your refrigerator loosely covered, and then bake them off the next day.
How to store the puff pastry pigs in blanket leftovers?
If you have leftovers (honestly, we doubt it) keep them in an airtight container lined with parchment paper for one or two days in your refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 5 to 10 minutes.
More puff appetizer recipes
- Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs
- Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs
- Bacon Puff Pinwheels
- Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs
