Crispy Classic Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Flaky Golden Pastry
A quick and easy recipe for crispy pigs in a blanket with flaky golden puff pastry wrapped around juicy mini sausages, perfect for snacks or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed (Pillsbury or Pepperidge Farm recommended)
- About 24 mini sausages or cocktail wieners (pork or beef)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder
- Optional: grainy mustard (for spreading inside pastry before wrapping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Lightly dust work surface with flour. Unfold one thawed puff pastry sheet and gently roll out to smooth creases (about 12 x 12 inches). Cut pastry into 24 strips about 1 inch wide.
- Place one mini sausage at the end of each pastry strip. Roll pastry around sausage, overlapping slightly, and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining sausages and strips. Use second sheet if needed.
- Place wrapped sausages on baking sheet and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Beat the egg and brush each wrapped sausage lightly with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed, golden, and crisp. Rotate baking sheet halfway if needed.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold while working to prevent shrinking. Chill wrapped sausages before baking for best shape and crispiness. Use egg wash for golden color. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Avoid microwave reheating to maintain flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
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