Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Mini pigs in a blanket are the perfect appetizer for parties, family gatherings or game nights. Made with puff pastry, they are quick and easy to make, and crowds love them.
Ingredients
- ½ pound puff pastry (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoon mustard (see note 2)
- 10 hot dogs (see note 3)
- 1 egg (optional, see note 4)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius).
- Unfold (unroll) the puff pastry. If using thawed pastry, roll it out so it is not too thick.
- Spread a thin layer of mustard over the pastry. Place hot dogs in one line, close to the bottom end of the pastry (check photos if not sure). Use as many as needed to cover the whole width/length.
- Lift the pastry up and cover the hot dogs. Roll them over, so that the seam is covered enough. Take a pizza cutter (or knife) and cut off the excess pastry. Repeat until you have used up all the pastry.
- Now, roll each hot dog sausage a few times, just to make sure the seam is sealed. With a knife, cut the sausage into 1-inch pieces (2.5 centimeters) or larger (if you like) and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.
- Brush with egg wash (optional) and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Puff pastry – you can use either fresh or frozen pastry (that you have thawed before using it). I used 1 sheet (almost ½ pound-250 grams) and got bite-size 45 pieces.
- I used classic French mustard, but you can use any kind you like. Ketchup can be used instead of mustard.
- Use any hot dogs you like. If you use thicker ones, you will use more pastry and you might end up with less hot dog appetizers. The hot dogs in these photos are very thin and small, so I used 10 of them. For that reason, I also ended up with a lot of them. Please, note that the quantity of mini pigs in a blanket will depend on the thickness of the hot dogs, on the size of your pastry as well as on its thickness. Also, the smaller you cut them, the more pieces you get.
- Egg wash is completely optional. If you want your puff pastry pigs in a blanket to look nice golden brown, use egg wash. If you don’t mind, omit it. Just remember that by not using the egg, they will turn out pale even when done, so make sure not to over-cook them.
- The cooking time will vary slightly. This will depend on your oven, on the size of your bites as well as on the puff pastry. It should not take long though. They will be ready, when the puff pastry is golden brown. Your pigs in a blanket are ready when the puff pastry is puffed and flaky.
- For more tips and serving suggestions, please read the full post above this recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 54 kcal (3%), Carbohydrates: 4 g (1%), Protein: 2 g (4%), Fat: 4 g (6%), Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg (3%), Sodium: 89 mg (4%), Potassium: 20 mg (1%), Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 0.1 g, Vitamin A: 5 IU, Vitamin C: 0.01 mg, Calcium: 4 mg, Iron: 0.4 mg (2%)
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