Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket
A surprisingly easy appetizer or bite-size snacks made in just minutes. Puff pastry adds a buttery, flaky crust that go so well with beef hot dogs or sausages. You won't be able to eat just one. Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket are little flaky bites of heaven!
Servings: 48 Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 1 (17.3oz/ 490g) box with 2 packages puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour, for dusting work surface
- 2 (12-16oz/ 340-454g) package hot dogs, 16 links cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.81 cm) pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp water
- 2 Tbsps everything bagel blend or finishing flaked sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Remove puff pastry sheets from the freezer and thaw according to the package instructions. Cut the sixteen hot dog links into about 1 1/2-inch (3.81 cm) pieces making a total of 48 pieces. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C and line two baking sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone mats. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water; set aside.
- Sprinkle about 1 Tbsp flour on the work surface. Roll one of the thawed puff pastry sheets into a 12"x 9'' (30.48 cm x 22.86 cm) rectangle. Using a rotary pastry cutter or knife, cut three 3-inch (7.62 cm) vertical strips and eight 1 1/2-inch (3.81 cm) horizontal strips. There should be 24 small rectangular strips. *Note that measurement results many vary due to the size of the hot dogs or smoked sausages you are using.
- Brush the small end of a puff pastry strip with egg wash and starting with the dry end roll up a (1 1/2-inch/ 3.81 cm) hot dog piece; the egg wash seals the puff pastry together. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet; continue with the remaining 23 hot dog pieces.
- Repeat the process with the other half of the puff pastry and 24 hot dog pieces. Brush the puff pastry sides and tops with the remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with everything bagel blend or finishing flaked sea salt, if using.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite hot dog sauce and condiments.
Notes
- Dipping Sauces: ketchup, sriracha ketchup, yellow mustard, honey mustard, or spicy brown mustard
- Make with an assortment of toppings for more choices. Some good topping choices are Everything Bagel Blend, finishing flake sea salt, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds. For a really fun version, after brushing with egg wash top with some pickle relish. It will taste like pickle chips!
- Do not like hot dogs? Substitute the beef hot dogs with smoked sausages. A 14-ounce package of Cocktail Sausages can be used as well. If using, make sure to pat them dry to ensure a crisp pastry, not soggy.