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Pigs in Blankets

Cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky puff pastry with honey mustard

⏱️ Prep: 20min🍳 Cook: 20min⏰ Total: 40min👥 Serves: 36🌡️ hot
⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 packagecocktail sausages(about 36)
  • 1 sheetpuff pastry(thawed)
  • 1egg(beaten for wash)
  • everything bagel seasoning(optional)
  • 0.5 cuphoney mustard(for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Cut puff pastry into 1-inch strips
  3. Wrap each sausage in pastry strip, sealing edge with egg wash
  4. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet
  5. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning if using
  6. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden and puffed
  7. Serve warm with honey mustard

💡 Pro Tips

Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Cut pastry into strips just wide enough to wrap around sausages. Egg wash ensures golden color. Can be assembled and frozen, then baked directly from frozen (add 5 minutes).

📜 History

Pigs in blankets have been an American party favorite since the 1950s. The concept likely evolved from British sausage rolls. Using puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough elevates this nostalgic snack to elegant party fare.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

beerbourbonchampagne