Baseball Game Day Pigs Blanket (Print Version)

Golden puff pastry wrapped sausages served warm with a tangy mustard dip for easy appetizers.

# Components:

→ Pigs in a Blanket

01 - 32 cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs, approximately 14 ounces
02 - 1 sheet puff pastry, approximately 10 by 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 32 equal strips, each approximately 1/2 inch wide.
02 - Pat the sausages dry with paper towels. Wrap each sausage with a strip of puff pastry, pressing the seam firmly to seal.
03 - Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk the egg with water. Brush each pastry-wrapped sausage with the egg wash mixture. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
06 - While the sausages bake, combine Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
07 - Remove the pigs in a blanket from the oven and serve warm with the mustard dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Only a handful of simple ingredients needed
  • Perfect finger food that requires no utensils
  • Crispy, flaky puff pastry with savory sausage filling
  • Tangy homemade mustard dip elevates the classic combination
  • Easily scalable for small gatherings or large crowds
  • Kid-friendly and universally loved by all ages
02 -
  • Work quickly with the puff pastry to keep it cold for maximum puffiness
  • Space the wrapped sausages about an inch apart on the baking sheet to allow for expansion
  • Make a double batch of the mustard dip—it disappears fast and doubles as a sandwich spread
  • Use a pastry brush with natural bristles for the most even egg wash application
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven, never the microwave, to maintain crispiness
  • Check sausage and puff pastry labels for soy or other potential allergens if serving guests with dietary restrictions
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