Crispy Classic Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Homemade Party Snack with Mustard
A quick and easy recipe for crispy pigs in a blanket wrapped in flaky puff pastry, served with tangy Dijon mustard. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a nostalgic family snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 24 mini cocktail sausages (about 1 pound / 450 g; beef, pork, or chicken)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional, for brushing edges to seal)
- Pinch of ground black pepper, freshly cracked
- Optional spices: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each sheet of puff pastry to about 12×12 inches (30×30 cm) if not already that size.
- Slice each sheet into 12 strips, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
- Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper and optional spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika on the sausages if desired.
- Place one sausage on the edge of each dough strip and roll it up, sealing the edge with a little melted butter if you want a tighter seal.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for even crisping.
- Brush the tops and edges of each pig in a blanket with beaten egg to get a golden color.
- Bake on the middle rack for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes on the sheet before serving to crisp up further.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a small bowl of Dijon mustard for dipping.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to prevent stickiness. Rolling dough thinner yields crispier results. Do not overcrowd baking sheet. Egg wash is essential for golden color. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes to maintain crispiness. Variations include cheese-stuffed, spicy kick, vegetarian versions, or using crescent roll dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrapped sausage (p
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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