Baseball Game Day Pigs Blanket (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry wrapped around mini sausages, paired with a tangy mustard dip for easy entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, approximately 32 pieces
02 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry, approximately 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

# How-to Steps:

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 with one strip of puff pastry, pressing the seam firmly to seal and ensure pastry adheres during baking.
03 - Place all wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spacing them evenly.
04 - Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl. Brush each pastry-wrapped sausage thoroughly with egg wash. Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over top if desired.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
06 - While sausages bake, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
07 - Transfer warm pigs in a blanket to a serving platter. Serve immediately with mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients.
  • Perfectly portioned snack for game day parties, serving 8 with 32 pieces.
  • The mustard dip complements the rich, flaky pastry with a tangy and slightly sweet kick.
  • Customizable with optional seeds or spicy cayenne for added flavor.
02 -
  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for easier handling.
  • Press the seams firmly to avoid unwrapping during baking.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to get uniform pastry strips for consistent baking.
  • Keep the sausages dry to ensure the pastry sticks well and doesn't become soggy.
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