Delicious Pigs In Blankets Recipe: Easy Beef Wraps to Enjoy! Recipe
Enjoy these delicious homemade pigs in blankets made by wrapping cocktail sausages in flaky puff pastry and baking until golden and puffed. Perfect as an easy appetizer or snack, served with your favorite mustard or ketchup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 pigs in blankets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/British
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cocktail sausages
- 1 package puff pastry (about 17.3 ounces)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Optional
- Mustard or ketchup for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pigs in blankets.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Roll Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness to ensure it’s thin enough to wrap the sausages tightly.
- Cut Pastry Strips: Using a knife, cut the puff pastry into strips approximately 1 inch wide and 4 inches long, ideal for wrapping each cocktail sausage.
- Wrap Sausages: Place a cocktail sausage at one end of each pastry strip and roll it up tightly, making sure the pastry overlaps slightly for secure wrapping. Repeat for all sausages.
- Arrange and Egg Wash: Place the wrapped sausages on the lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg using a pastry brush to promote even browning and a golden finish.
- Season: Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper over the wrapped sausages to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, indicating the perfect texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with optional mustard or ketchup for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before rolling to avoid tearing.
- Use a sharp knife to cut clean strips for easier wrapping.
- For extra flavor, brush the wrapped sausages with garlic butter before baking.
- Serve hot for the best taste and texture, but these can also be reheated.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Keywords: pigs in blankets, cocktail sausages, puff pastry, appetizer, party food, easy recipe
