Mini Pigs in a Blanket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

12 mini hot dogs (cocktail sausages or mini frankfurters)

1 sheet of puff pastry or 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 egg (for egg wash, optional)

1 tablespoon water (to mix with egg)

Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning

Optional dips: ketchup, mustard, ranch, or cheese sauce

METHOD

preparation
Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 180 °C / 350 °F or fan-assisted oven to 170 °C / 340 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

pigs in a blanket
Unroll the puff pastry. Cut into sixteen 5 cm x 12 cm (2-inch x 5-inch) strips. Place sausage on one end of each stripe. Roll up each and place point-side down on a large baking sheet.

bake
Whisk an egg and brush the pastry. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes at 180 °C / 350 °F or fan-assisted oven at 170 °C / 340 °F.

serve
Take the pigs in a blanket from the oven and serve with your favorite sauce or dip.