Forgo the fancy finger foods and make these classic Pigs in a Blanket. Savory sausages wrapped in puff pastry are everyone’s favorite and a take of these savory and scrumptious little smokies.
1sheetthawed or refrigerated puff pastry , or crescent rolls (4 ounce)
24minisausages (cocktail sausages), or larger sausages cut in half
1tablespoonmelted butter, or 1 whisked egg
1teaspoonsesame seeds, sea salt flakes or all bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap puff pastry cut into 3 rectangles. Slice each rectangle into half creating 8 triangles per sheet.
Align one cocktail sausage with the wide end of each triangle and roll the dough around it. Place the little pigs on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the puff pastry with melted butter, add sea salt flakes and/or bagel seasoning.
Bake for 15 minutes until the puff pastry turns puffy and golden brown.
Serve the wrapped sausages hot with ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
How to keep pigs in a blanket warm - To keep the cookies warm during your gathering, leave them uncovered in a 200°F oven until ready to be served.
To Store. Leftover pigs in a blanket will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the fridge.
Freezing. Freeze for up to 3 months. Flash freeze on a cookie sheet and transfer to an airtight container.