Game Day Pigs Blanket (Printable)

Mini sausages wrapped in puff pastry with a zesty mustard dip, perfect for entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, approximately 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold thawed puff pastry on 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 prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Whisk egg with water in small bowl. Brush each wrapped sausage with egg wash mixture. If desired, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - While sausages bake, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in small bowl until smooth.
08 - Transfer baked pigs in a blanket to serving platter and serve immediately with mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish, perfect for last-minute entertaining
  • Uses simple, accessible ingredients that you can find at any grocery store
  • The combination of buttery puff pastry and savory sausages creates an irresistible texture contrast
  • Homemade honey-mustard dip elevates these beyond store-bought versions
  • Makes 32 pieces, ideal for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank
  • Kid-friendly yet sophisticated enough for adult gatherings
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut clean, even strips of puff pastry for uniform appearance
  • Work quickly with the puff pastry to keep it cold and prevent it from becoming sticky
  • Space the wrapped sausages at least 1 inch apart on the baking sheet to allow for expansion
  • Make the mustard dip while the sausages bake to maximize efficiency
  • Let the dip sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or dried herbs to the pastry before wrapping
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