Crispy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Flaky Buttery Puff Pastry Tutorial
This recipe features golden, buttery puff pastry wrapped around juicy mini sausages, baked to a perfect crisp. It’s a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing snack perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (about 9x9 inches / 23x23 cm), thawed
- 20 mini cocktail sausages or little smokies (about 12 oz / 340 g)
- 1 large egg, beaten (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon whole grain or yellow mustard (optional)
- Flour for dusting
- Optional spices: pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 10×10 inches (25×25 cm) and roughly 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
- Cut the pastry into 20 strips about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 10 inches (25 cm) long.
- If using mustard, spread a thin layer over each strip.
- Place one mini sausage at one end of a pastry strip and roll the pastry around it snugly, sealing the edge by pressing gently. Repeat with remaining sausages and strips.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Brush each wrapped sausage generously with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, checking around 12 minutes for a deep golden color and puffed pastry.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Keep the puff pastry cold until ready to use to ensure flakiness.’, ‘Do not over-roll the pastry to maintain puffiness.’, ‘Use an egg wash for a shiny, golden crust.’, ‘Seal edges well to prevent unwrapping during baking.’, ‘Check the oven around 12 minutes to avoid burning.’, ‘Rest baked pigs in a blanket for a few minutes to keep pastry crisp and filling juicy.’, ‘For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use suitable puff pastry and sausage substitutes.’, ‘Can add cheese, spices, or herbs for variations.’, ‘To reheat leftovers, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 pigs in a bl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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