Cheese-Stuffed Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make pigs in a blanket with cheese rolled in puff pastry, perfect as a savory snack or appetizer. Mini sausages and mozzarella or cheddar cheese sticks are wrapped in flaky pastry and baked until golden and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pigs in a blanket
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz mini sausages (about 24 pieces)
- 8 oz cheese sticks (mozzarella or cheddar), cut in half lengthwise
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional Seasoning
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Italian herbs, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut it into rectangles large enough to wrap tightly around one mini sausage and half of a cheese stick.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a mini sausage and half a cheese stick at one end of each pastry rectangle. Optionally, sprinkle a bit of garlic powder or Italian herbs over the fillings. Roll the pastry tightly but gently around the fillings to secure them inside, ensuring there are no gaps.
- Apply the egg wash: Beat the egg with one tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush this mixture generously over each rolled piece to help achieve a golden and glossy finish once baked.
- Bake: Place the prepared rolls on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown, puffed up, and cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for easier rolling and wrapping.
- You can substitute mini sausages with cocktail sausages or hot dogs as preferred.
- For a crispier finish, bake on the middle rack and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Cheese options can include mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix of both for varied flavor.
- Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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