Description
Crispy Pigs in a Blanket offer a delightful twist on classic party snacks, wrapping tender sausages in golden, flaky pastry. Crowd-pleasing bites guarantee smiles and satisfy hungry guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 24 Cocktail-Sized Sausages
Dough:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) Tube Crescent Roll Dough
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 Large Egg, Beaten
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted (for garlic butter)
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder (for garlic butter)
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped (for garlic butter)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (for garlic butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean cutting board and slice it lengthwise into two equal sections, then cut each section into 12 uniform strips.
- Position a cocktail sausage at the edge of each dough strip and tightly roll the dough around the sausage, creating a compact bundle.
- Carefully place the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll to allow even heating.
- Generously apply beaten egg across the surface of each dough-wrapped sausage using a pastry brush, which will help create a golden, glossy exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color that indicates crispy perfection.
- During baking, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a flavorful garlic butter.
- Once golden brown, remove the pigs in a blanket from the oven and immediately brush with the prepared garlic butter for an extra layer of savory richness.
- Plate the warm appetizers and serve alongside classic dipping sauces like tangy mustard or sweet ketchup for added enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap crescent roll dough for gluten-free alternatives to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use turkey or chicken sausages for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Try different seasoning blends in the garlic butter like smoked paprika, herbs de Provence, or everything bagel seasoning to customize taste profiles.
- Prep these appetizers ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating unbaked rolls, then bake directly from cold for convenient party planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 314 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg