Crispy Fancy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Easy Herb-Accented Snack
A grown-up twist on classic pigs in a blanket featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around juicy cocktail sausages, brushed with a garlic herb butter for a crispy, golden finish. Perfect for quick snacks, parties, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs (about 14 oz / 400 g)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8 oz / 225 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Slice into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long. Roll out to about 1/8 inch thickness if needed.
- Brush each pastry strip lightly with the herb butter on one side.
- Place one cocktail sausage at the edge of each strip and roll it up tightly, sealing the edge underneath with the herb butter side on the outside.
- Arrange wrapped sausages seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puff pastry is puffed and golden brown, checking from 12 minutes to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes to crisp up.
- Serve warm with favorite dipping sauces such as honey mustard or herb aioli.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until use to maintain flakiness. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning. Let cool on a rack to prevent sogginess. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine and skip or replace egg wash with plant-based milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry or crescent roll dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0.75
- Protein: 5.5
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