Pigs In A Blanket is the all-time classic that's great as a quick, last-minute appetizer, an easy snack, a breakfast on-the-go, a game-day favorite, and even a simple dinner for those busy days. And, I have a phenomenal sauce to go along with it. Of course I do. We have to have a good sauce!
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You cannot go wrong with Pigs In A Blanket. It's perfect for any occasion and making them at home could not be more simple. With the help of puff pastry and precooked sausages, this ever-so-popular recipe comes together in no time!
While these little bite-sized, buttery, flaky nibbles bake, whip up my super savory dipping sauce for dunking. It would make a shoe taste good. For real.
And, if you need other ideas for fantastic snacks and noms, look no further. Try my Ham and Cheese Knots, Chicken Taquitos, or Cheeseburger Egg Rolls.
What You'll Need
Most of the ingredients in this Pigs In A Blanket recipe can easily be found in any grocery store. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:
- Puff Pastry - The blanket for the pigs. This is my preferred wrap. You can also used canned crescent roll dough.
- Precooked, Cocktail-sized Smoked Sausages - The classic go-to that everyone loves. Also called, "little-smokies"
- Shredded Cheese - Use your favorite. I use a pepper jack for the adults and shredded cheddar for the kids.
- Egg - For an egg wash to make the seasoning stick.
- Flakey Sea Salt - Finish with a bit of this for flavor and for texture.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning - One of the best all-purpose seasonings ever. Also gives nice texture.
The Dipping Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise - The creamy component.
- Ketchup - For a little sweet tang.
- Worcestershire Sauce - I love the umami and savory pop this gives the sauce.
- Granulated Onion - Always use onion.
- Granulated Garlic - Always use garlic.
- Smoked Paprika - I put this in so many things and love the smokey flavor.
- Fresh Ground Pepper - Always grind it fresh. The flavor doesn't compare to the pre-ground stuff.
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Them
Pigs In A Blanket is so very simple. Here is a basic rundown of the festivities. The details and specifics can be found in the recipe card below. All you have to do is:
Step 1: Make the sauce.
Step 2: Roll out the dough and cut into long, slim triangles.
Step 3: Put sausage and cheese onto the dough triangle and roll up loosely, place seam side down.
Step 4. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and smoked flaky sea salt.
Step 5: Cook in oven for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees.
That's it! Super simple!
Substitutions and Variations
- Dough - Instead of puff pasty, you can use canned crescent roll dough, rolled out pizza dough, and even rolled out canned biscuit dough. Cooking times may need to be adjusted.
- The Sausage - Use whatever sausage situation your heart desires. My kids love the little cocktail sausages, but you can use hot dogs, cooked breakfast sausage links, chicken sausages, etc. Use your favorite!
- Spicy - Add a little cayenne to the dip to kick it up a bit. Add a sliver of fresh or pickled jalapeño on top of the cocktail sausage and wrap it up.
- Dips - Use whatever dip you love. Ketchup, mustard, dill pickle ranch. The sky is the limit.
- Cheese - Sprinkle a little bit of shredded cheese on top of the sausage. I used cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite!
Use what you have and what you love. You can't go wrong!
Puff Pastry Tips
- Let the puff pastry thaw out on the counter top for about 30 minutes. It should be pliable, but still cold.
- Work with one sheet at a time.
- Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to cut puff pastry.
- Brush off excess flour before filling, cutting, or folding.
- If puff pastry cracks, rub with water and press to seal.
- Make sure you refrigerate the uncooked pigs in a blanket for at least 15 minutes before baking, so the pastry is nice and cold when it goes in the oven. This ensures it will puff up when it bakes. When it puffs, it creates all those layers that delicately shatter into pieces when you take a bite. Buttery, flaky goodness.
- If the pastry becomes to warm during rolling, simply pop it back in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe in an air fryer?
Absolutely! Brush the air fryer grate with avocado oil. Place the Pigs in a Blanket in the air fryer seam side down and cook at 375° for 6-7 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes! The unbaked Pigs in a Blanket can be refrigerated overnight. Just throw them in a preheated 400° oven when you're ready!
Pigs In A Blanket Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon granulated onion
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- dash of hot sauce or more if you like it spicier
Pigs In A Blanket
- 1 (17.3 oz) pkg puff pasty sheets
- 1 (12-14 oz) package smoked cocktail-size sausages
- ½-¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon of water
- everything bagel seasoning optional
- smoked flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
Dipping Sauce
- Mix sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Pigs In A Blanket
- Lay puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 12-inch square. Do this for both sheets.
- Cut the dough in half. Then cut each half into another half. Cut each half into 3 long, slim triangles. You should get 12 triangles per sheet of puff pastry. 24 triangles total.
- Place 1 sausage on the wide end of the triangle, top with about a teaspoon of cheese, then loosely roll up. Place seam side down on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough, sausages, and cheese.
- Whisk egg and water together. Brush pigs in a blanket with egg wash and lightly sprinkle with smoked flaky sea salt and everything bagel seasoning.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until puffed up and golden; rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- Serve hot with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Storage: Leftovers will stay good in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Place in a 300º oven until warmed through.
- Freezer Instructions: Allow any leftovers to cool completely before placing them into an airtight container or zip-top bags. Store them in the freezer for up to 1 month. Place the frozen pigs in a blanket in the fridge overnight to thaw when ready to enjoy.
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Other Sauce Options
Here are a few other sauce options that would pair really well with Pigs In A Blanket. I've got several fun options to choose from!
Kera says
My kids new favorite. I never would have thought about the puff pastry but it is sooooo much better than the can dough!
Rufus says
I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for letting me know. Comments like this make my day!
Sena G says
these are much better than the store-bought version. kid approved!