Description
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around juicy cocktail sausages, paired with tangy mustard and melty cheddar cheese, these pig-in-a-blanket bites are the perfect party snack or cozy night-in treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
- 14–16 cocktail sausages
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 14–16 strips.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each strip and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place a cocktail sausage at one end of each strip and roll up snugly.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces of your choice.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking to ensure the best rise.
- Don’t overfill with cheese to avoid leaks.
- Space rolls apart on the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pig in a Blanket, puff pastry appetizer, cocktail sausages, party snacks, easy baked snack