Game Day Pigs in Blanket (Printer-Friendly)

Mini sausages wrapped in flaky puff pastry paired with a tangy mustard dip, ideal for sharing at any event.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 32 cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs (14 oz)
02 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry (10 x 10 inches)
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. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 32 equal strips approximately 1/2 inch wide.
02 - Pat sausages dry with paper towels. Wrap each sausage individually with a puff pastry strip, pressing the seam firmly to seal.
03 - Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl. Brush each pastry-wrapped sausage with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
06 - While pastry bakes, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Transfer baked pigs in a blanket to a serving platter. Serve warm with mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy with just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect crowd-pleaser that appeals to all ages
  • Minimal ingredients with maximum flavor impact
  • The homemade honey mustard dip takes it from good to unforgettable
  • Impressive presentation with minimal effort
  • Easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings
02 -
  • Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for maximum flakiness
  • Don't overlap the pastry too much—a single wrap is perfect
  • Space the wrapped sausages at least 1 inch apart for even baking
  • Double the dip recipe—it always goes faster than you think
  • Use a pastry brush for even egg wash application
  • Check sausage and puff pastry labels if cooking for guests with allergies
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