Crispy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Flaky Puff Pastry Snack
A quick and easy snack featuring juicy mini sausages wrapped in flaky, buttery puff pastry, perfect for parties or casual cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 24 mini cocktail sausages (little smokies or preferred small sausages)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
- Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional, for sprinkling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry. Slice it into 24 strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long. Keep strips cold by returning to the fridge if needed.
- Optionally, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each strip.
- Wrap each mini cocktail sausage with one strip of puff pastry, sealing edges by pressing gently with your fingers.
- Place wrapped sausages on a lined or non-stick baking sheet with space between each.
- Brush each wrapped sausage with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown and sausages are hot.
- Cool slightly on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry and sausages cold to ensure flaky pastry. Do not overwrap the sausages to avoid sogginess. Egg wash helps achieve a golden, shiny crust. You can prepare and freeze unbaked pigs in a blanket; add 5 extra minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 pigs in a bl
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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