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Close-up of golden brown Pigs In A Blanket, a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for parties and snacks.

BEST PIGS IN A BLANKET

Elevate your appetizer game with these perfectly cooked pigs in a blanket! Achieve golden-brown, flaky pastry and juicy, savory sausages every time by following these simple steps. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • Poppy seeds optional
  • Everything bagel seasoning optional
  • Dijon mustard optional
  • Honey mustard optional
  • Dipping sauce of your choice optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Clean surface for rolling dough
  • Wire rack (optional, for crispier bottoms)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Separate the dough into triangles. If using puff pastry, cut the dough into strips approximately 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
  3. Place a cocktail sausage at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle (or on the end of the puff pastry strip). Roll the dough around the sausage, starting at the wide end and rolling towards the point. If using puff pastry, wrap the strip around the sausage, slightly overlapping the edges.
  4. Place the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down, leaving a little space between each one.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
  6. Brush the tops of the pigs in a blanket with the egg wash. This will give them a beautiful golden-brown color.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the egg-washed pigs in a blanket with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and visual appeal (optional).
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausages are cooked through.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pigs in a blanket cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For extra crispy bottoms, place a wire rack inside the baking sheet and arrange the pigs in a blanket on the rack. Monitor closely during baking to prevent burning. Brushing the dough with Dijon mustard before wrapping the sausages adds a tangy flavor. Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.