Description
Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining savory mini sausages and gooey melted cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry. These bite-sized delights are perfect for game days, parties, or casual family dinners, offering an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe ensures you can whip up restaurant-quality snacks in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini sausages (about 24)
- 8 oz cheese sticks (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: garlic powder or Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles large enough to wrap around each sausage and cheese stick.
- Place one mini sausage and half a cheese stick at one end of each rectangle. Roll tightly but gently to secure fillings.
- Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water for an egg wash. Brush over each rolled piece for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg