Crispy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Crust Tips
A quick and easy recipe for crispy pigs in a blanket with a buttery flaky crust, perfect for parties and casual gatherings. Made with store-bought puff pastry and mini sausages, these bite-sized snacks are irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 24 mini sausages or cocktail wieners (preferably with natural casing)
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water (egg wash)
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika
- Flour for dusting surface
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×12 inch square about 1/8 inch thick. If dough softens, chill in fridge for a few minutes.
- Cut each sheet into 12 strips approximately 1 inch wide and 12 inches long.
- Place one mini sausage at the end of a dough strip and roll up snugly without stretching the dough. Seal the edge by pressing lightly. Repeat for all sausages.
- Brush the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the baking sheet with the beaten egg wash. Optionally, brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder or smoked paprika before wrapping.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown, rotating the tray halfway through baking for even browning.
- Transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving to keep crust crisp.
Notes
Keep puff pastry and butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not stretch dough when wrapping sausages. Use egg wash for a golden shiny crust. Cool on wire rack to prevent sogginess. Rotate baking tray halfway for even browning. Can prepare wrapped sausages ahead and bake before serving. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry and certified gluten-free sausages.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 pigs in a bl
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.75
- Protein: 9
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