Game Day Pigs Blanket (Printable)

Mini sausages wrapped in puff pastry with a tangy mustard dip, perfect for sharing at events.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, about 32 pieces
02 - 1 sheet puff pastry (10 x 10 inches), thawed
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tablespoon water
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds, optional

→ Mustard Dip

06 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
10 - Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 32 equal strips approximately 1/2 inch wide.
03 - Pat sausages dry with paper towels. Wrap each sausage with one pastry strip, pressing the seam firmly to seal.
04 - Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Whisk egg with water in a small bowl. Brush each pastry-wrapped sausage with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - While baking, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Transfer pigs in a blanket to a serving platter while warm and serve with mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Perfectly portable finger food that’s ideal for sharing at gatherings.
  • The tangy mustard dip adds a delicious contrast to the buttery puff pastry and savory sausages.
  • Customizable with optional toppings like sesame or poppy seeds for extra flavor and texture.
02 -
  • Make sure the puff pastry is well thawed but still cold for easier handling and better puff.
  • Dry the sausages thoroughly before wrapping to avoid soggy pastry.
  • Press seams firmly to prevent pastry from unraveling during baking.
  • If using seeds, sprinkle them immediately after brushing egg wash for best adhesion.
  • Whisk the dip ingredients thoroughly for a silky, well-combined texture.
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