Baseball Game Day Pigs Blanket (Printable)

Mini sausages wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a tangy mustard dip, perfect for crowd-pleasing snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, about 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 puff pastry on a 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 strip of puff pastry, pressing the seam firmly to seal.
04 - Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Whisk egg with water in a small bowl. Brush each pastry-wrapped sausage with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
07 - While baking, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Transfer warm pigs in a blanket to a serving platter and serve with mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fast preparation and cooking time makes this perfect for last-minute gatherings.
  • Golden puff pastry wraps around juicy mini sausages for irresistible texture and flavor.
  • Tangy mustard dip adds the perfect balance of sweet and sharp to enhance every bite.
  • Easy to make in large batches to serve a crowd of hungry sports fans or party guests.
02 -
  • Make sure your puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold before cutting for clean strips.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Brush on egg wash generously for a beautiful golden color.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cool to avoid burning or undercooking.
  • Prepare the mustard dip ahead to let flavors meld for maximum taste.
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